Can a 9 month old be autistic?

Answer by  rfoltz33 (217)

Nine months is too early to say definitively if the child has autism. Toddler social behavior, a prominent domain of autism, should be thoroughly observed first before giving this diagnosis.

Answer by  wehadthought (391)

It's possible for a 9 month old to display autistic traits, but autism itself manifests largely at a much later stage in development. A slowness or disinterest in other people can simply be a sign of late development, or a lack of stimulation.

Answer by  whoareyou (3483)

Sadly, the answer to this is yes. A child be autistic at any age, at any point in time. The younger the child, the harder it may be to diagnose such a thing, but it is certainly possible. Anybody thinking that their child may be autistic should seek immediate medical attention, as much can be done.

Answer by  mansi (521)

signs of autism from babies 6mths + is when they start to crawl they do it atypically, usually dragging one leg behind, and on their feet often.