How to Recognize Aspergers in a Toddler

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Examine the toddler's social interactions.. Examine imaginative play.. Watch for how they read others.

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Examine the toddler's social interactions.

Step 1

Examine the toddler's social interactions.

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Examine imaginative play.

Step 2

Examine imaginative play.

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Watch for how they read others.

Step 3

Watch for how they read others.

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Look at whom they choose to socialize with.

Step 4

Look at whom they choose to socialize with.

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Watch for monotonous or idiosyncratic speaking.

Step 5

Watch for monotonous or idiosyncratic speaking.

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Watch for unusual language use.

Step 6

Watch for unusual language use.

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Watch for interactions with teachers or daycare workers.

Step 7

Watch for interactions with teachers or daycare workers.

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Examine question and answer behavior.

Step 8

Examine question and answer behavior.

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Watch for difficulty adapting to change.

Step 9

Watch for difficulty adapting to change.

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Look for passionate special interests.

Step 10

Look for passionate special interests.

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Observe repetitive motor behaviors, aka "stimming.

Step 11

Observe repetitive motor behaviors, aka "stimming.

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Look for unusual sensory reactions.

Step 12

Look for unusual sensory reactions.

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Recognize you need a doctor to officially diagnose.

Step 13

Recognize you need a doctor to officially diagnose.

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Express your concern to your doctor.

Step 14

Express your concern to your doctor.

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Realize you may be referred to a specialist.

Step 15

Realize you may be referred to a specialist.

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Recognize that autism is lifelong, but your child can receive support.

Step 16

Recognize that autism is lifelong, but your child can receive support.

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