Difficulties interacting with others is one of the main features of autism. As such, carefully observing how they interact with others can be a good way to recognize signs of Asperger's/autism.  Look for whether they misinterpret simple social cues such as turn-taking during conversation, as this can be a sign of autism.  If they have trouble joining or staying in social interactions, it may be a sign of Asperger's/autism. For example, the child may leave the room in the middle of playing with another child or otherwise be disruptive.  Autistic children tend to prefer playing by themselves and may even get upset if another child approaches them. They may only interact with others when they want to talk about an interest or if they need something. Possible signs of ASD include awkward social interactions such as consistently avoiding eye contact, and unusual body posture, gestures, and/or facial expressions. This type of playing is often different in a child with Asperger's. For example, a child with Asperger's may dislike, or struggle to understand social games. They may prefer games with a set script, such as acting out a favorite story or TV show, or they may enjoy creating fantasy worlds, but struggle with social role play.  For example, if your daughter organizes her stuffed animals into elaborate societies, but doesn't role-play interactions, she may be autistic. In addition, they may seem "in their own world," or may try to impose their choice of game on their playmates or otherwise act in a very one-sided manner.  Some children with Asperger's can follow the lead of a close friend or sibling with roleplaying, but don't do it on their own. Although a young child with Asperger's/ASD may have some sense of emotions at a conceptual level, they may have difficulty reading and interpreting others' feelings in real social interactions, which tend to be fast-paced.  They may also have trouble understanding social boundaries such as need for privacy. Disregard for other's feelings may be interpreted as being insensitive but it is really beyond the child's control. Those with Asperger's/ASD tend to have great difficulty interacting with their peers. A child who constantly seeks out an adult for conversation over another child may be on the autism spectrum. Although toddlers may not always have much of a choice about who they interact with, try to create opportunities such as play dates, so you can try to get a sense of their interaction choices and social behavior. One cue of autism is if the toddler talks in a monotonous or flat tone (if they are talking at this point). In some cases this is more of an odd, or higher tone. How a child stresses words and the rhythm of speech may be affected by Asperger's/ASD.  Make sure you get a broad enough range of the toddler speaking to be sure that the monotonous speaking is relatively consistent across different contexts. Some autistic children will speak in a singsong or otherwise unusual tone. Be mindful of when your toddler starts joining words together and if language development is progressing normally. For most toddlers, including those with Asperger's, this will be around age 2. Although language development can be normal or advanced in young autistic children, the social context in which language is used is often atypical; for example, words may be repeated but not understood. You may notice a child with Asperger's is highly skilled at language and very verbal. For example, they may list off every item in a room. However, speech may seem overly formal or scripted as a child with Asperger's/ASD tends to use language to relay facts, not convey thoughts or feelings. Young autistic children often have difficulty deviating from routine. One place routine may be broken is when the toddler interacts with teachers or daycare workers. As such, it is important, when attempting to recognize autism in a toddler, to keep an eye out for how the toddler acts in this context.  Your toddler may need more support and prompting than their peers, or become anxious without guidance from an adult. If you are not with the toddler during the day, you could ask the teacher or daycare worker to keep an eye out for certain behaviors (such as getting upset when asked to deviate from routine) and report back to you. Check to see if the toddler either answers their own questions, or if they only answer questions but does not continue the conversation. A young autistic child may only initiate questions on topics that interest them.
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