Health & Fitness
Learn the signals of possible autism.The CDC reports that one in 68 children are being diagnosed with autism. It's important to know the signals of autism or any disorder on the autism spectrum.Children develop at different rates, but you'll want to discuss these behaviors with your pediatrician: Having low to no social skills Appearing to be deaf Avoiding eye contact Wanting to be alone Demonstrating obsessive behavior Getting upset by minor changes Hypersensitivity Giving non-sequitur answers to questions Avoiding or resisting physical contact Having extreme anxiety and phobias Having meltdowns Unusual eating and sleeping habits Impulsivity Causing self injury Listen in as Kristin Gonzalez, President of the Autism Hope Alliance, shares what signals may indicate your loved one is on the autism spectrum.