Question 1

what causes children to walk on their tip-toes . is that a sign of autism?

Accepted Answer

Tip Toes: Infants are born with relatively tight heel cords and initially will tip toe a lot. This slowly changes with time. But some will tip toe into toddlerhood and longer. If your child is older 4-5 you may want your doctor to evaluate. Of course there are other causes but you did not give any history on your child.

Question 2

is toe-walking a sign of autism?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: It is normal for young children to toe-walk early after they have learned to walk, periodically, until age 3 or so.  If toe walking persists beyond this point it is typically due to another problem.  Classically it has been associated with muscular dystrophy but is also be caused by other neuromuscular diseases.  In some cases, autistic children toe-walk, but this is not usually the first sign.

Question 3

suspected autism iin grandson from border walking. do i or his mother make an appointment?

Accepted Answer

Mother must be there: Autism, per se, is not typically associated with delays in walking.  But, delays of any sort merit attention.  Perhaps you could start by offering to go with mother and child for a visit to the pediatrician to discuss developmental milestones and other concerns you have.  But the mother is the guardian & will have to be responsible for the child if there are problems, hopefully with your support.

Question 4

my son 2 years old and he says some words but not much and he likes to walk around tapping his chin with  toys. is this a sign of autism?

Accepted Answer

Not Enough Informati: We can not tell you if his not talking much at age of 2 years and tapping his chin with toys is a sign of autism.I will suggest you get him evaluated by his pediatrician and discuss your concerns with Him/Her as the baby has to be evaluated for normal growth and development assessment to be able to answer your concern
To me these two signs do not by itself suggest autistic pattern.Get him checked

Question 5

my 18 month old isn't walking.  she can cruise furniture, go for sitting to standing, walk between two people but won't let go on her on.  walks/ runs on knees. is in physio and they don't see a physical reason.  could this mean she has autism?

Accepted Answer

: I understand your concerns. I will take the easy possibility first. I have seen us where a child does not feel comfortable walking because of the structure of his feet or legs or both. Sometimes putting the child in a three-quarter rigid soul , high top shoe. This will provide stability to the feet.There are many other reasons why your child is not walking. Please seek medical attention

Question 6

11 month baby, doesn't crawl properly. keeps eye contact. does not want to walk. seems to be unhappy most of days. sometimes clinches fists. autism?

Accepted Answer

DiscussWithPediatric: You do not diagnose Autism this way.Even though there is delay in milestone as far as crawling is concerned as most babies learn to crawl between 7 and 10 months age.But some babies are late and it is not a sign of autism.Discuss your concern with baby's Pediatrician at next well baby visit at 12 months age

Question 7

i want to know if my daughter has autism shes almost 2 and she didn't talk well can't walk well didn't make eye contact when talked to?

Accepted Answer

Be patient. : Some children are delayed in their verbal and motor skills. She should be seen regularly by a pediatrician who can keep track of her development and alert you if he or she is concerned about her progress. You can also enrich her environment with toys that stimulate her senses and continue to maintain regular interaction with her even if you feel discouraged. She may surprise you later.

Question 8

15 mth old crosses her middle and index fingers on 1 hand.she's advanced mentally. she can bear weight on legs but isn't walking.could it be autism?

Accepted Answer

Why go there?: What you describe are not classic early signs of autism, but you might feel better if you see a pediatric specialist for reassurance. They may explain the walking delay too. Watch for communication skills and/or oddities. Enjoy her - try not to worry. Best wishes!

Question 9

my 11 month old is walking, babbling, and smiling/making eye contact. my only concern is that he doesn't do hand gestures. is this an autism concern?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: In fact, the babbling is far more important, and many children develop pointing and gesturing skills closer to 13-15 mos of age.

Question 10

is autism transmitted?

Accepted Answer

Its not contagious,: if that&#x27;s what you mean.   There are genetic links that run in families, so in that sense there is greater likelihood of ending up with autism or something related if one or more of your biological parents has it.   But, genetics is very far away from being able to predict what child will get it, given the parent&#x27;s symptoms.   If this is your concern, find a genetic counselor for the latest...

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What causes children to walk on their tip-toes . is that a sign of autism?

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Is toe-walking a sign of autism?

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Suspected autism iin grandson from border walking. do i or his mother make an appointment?

A member asked:

My son 2 years old and he says some words but not much and he likes to walk around tapping his chin with toys. is this a sign of autism?

A member asked:

My 18 month old isn't walking. she can cruise furniture, go for sitting to standing, walk between two people but won't let go on her on. walks/ runs on knees. is in physio and they don't see a physical reason. could this mean she has autism?

A member asked:

11 month baby, doesn't crawl properly. keeps eye contact. does not want to walk. seems to be unhappy most of days. sometimes clinches fists. autism?

A member asked:

I want to know if my daughter has autism shes almost 2 and she didn't talk well can't walk well didn't make eye contact when talked to?

A member asked:

15 mth old crosses her middle and index fingers on 1 hand.she's advanced mentally. she can bear weight on legs but isn't walking.could it be autism?

A member asked:

My 11 month old is walking, babbling, and smiling/making eye contact. my only concern is that he doesn't do hand gestures. is this an autism concern?

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Is autism transmitted?

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