Autism in babies.

[Jcmummy32]

Hi everyone.

I was just looking for someone to sound some worries with. I have a 4 month old son and I am worried that he might be showing signs of autism. My nephew has severe autism and I feel like I’m seeing signs.

He’s smiling loads but he doesn’t make a lot of eye contact and doesn’t want to be held while he eats over the last could of weeks.

Are these early signs or are these things common?

Any words are massively appreciated. I feel like I’m letting my worries ruin my time with him...

It's way too early to even be considering autism. Not wanting to be held is a phase many babies go through. My dd wouldn't be held when fed from around the same age and doesn't have ASD. I also wouldn't be worrying about eye contact in a baby that young - they literally have no idea what anything is. Enjoy your baby and try not to stress x

I think the earliest it is possible to see caharterisitcs of autism is at 1 year, any issues may then be flagged in the 1 year review for monitoring / further investigation with most cases not being diagnosed untill at least 18 months but closer to 2 years.

I know its hard worrying ( I also have a non verbal autistic nephew) but try to put it to the back of your mind.

I feel for you as I think you are feeling anxious but the things you explain are definitely not signs of autism! Remember that even if someone in your family is autistic it is still more likely than not that your baby is not autistic!

Way to early to tell. Both my children are autistic and with hindsight I can traits were there from the start but there was no way to distinguish them from normal baby differences at the time.

really hard to differentiate at this stage, but even if he is, that doesnt mean he would be the same as your nephew. Id mention the eye contact to your health visitor. Enjoy your happy smiley baby

I agree with FatCatThinCat, my DS is Autistic and whilst we can look back and pin point specific traits from very early on its only with the benefit of hindsight.

Typical baby characteristics are similar so it's way to early to fine to any conclusion.