Experts think the rediscovered site, which lies amidst the old oaks of an area known as the Birklands in Sherwood Forest, may also yield clues as to the boundary of the ancient Anglo Saxon kingdoms of Mercia and Northumbria.
Early signs and symptoms of autism include: 1  no babbling or pointing by age 1. 2  no single words by 16 months or two-word phrases by age 2. 3  no response to name.  loss of language or social 1  skills. poor eye contact.  excessive lining up of toys or 1  objects. no smiling or social responsiveness.
Symptoms of autism range from mild to severe. Children with autism may have a very limited awareness of others and are at increased risk for other mental disorders. Studies suggest that autism affects 10 to 12 of every 10,000 children (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999).