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What are some symptoms of classic autism?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Core symptoms of : Autism are qualitative impairments for chronological age in social communication ( both verbal & non-verbal) & reciprocal social interaction + repetitive stereotyped, non-functional movements &/or narrow, restricted areas of interest. . Firstsigns.Org has checklists to screen for developmental delays & autism in infants & toddlers. "red flags" for all ages are on www.Aap.Org's healthy child.

Answered 12/9/2013

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