Babies are more likely to be diagnosed with austism spectrum disorder if they fail to respond by their name before their first year. They are also more likely to have developmental problems by the second year according to research.
According to nimh, children with ASD demonstrate deficits in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or interests. In addition, they will often have unusual responses to sensory experiences, such as certain sounds or the way objects look.
The study involved 55 six-month-old and 101 twelve-month-old infants at risk for autism, and 43 six-month-old and 46 twelve-month-old children with no known risk. At-risk infants had an older sibling with autism spectrum disorder. The team then assessed how the children responded when their names were called. It was found that children with no-risk responded more quickly than at-risk children.
The kids were followed up to 24 months and it was found that 75 percent of the at-risk kids who failed to respond to their names by their first year were diagnosed with developmental problems in their second year.
What this means is that parents should take kids who fail to respond to their names in their first year to for more frequent screening, comprehensive assessment, and, if indicated, preventive early intervention according to Dr. Aparna S. Nadig who was involved in the study.
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