5 Signs of Autism in Infants That You Need to Know

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Tessie, our 3 1/2 year old daughter is autistic and was initially diagnosed when she was only 18 months old. However we had pretty strong suspicions that she was autistic much earlier than that (she isn't our first child who is autistic) and today I talk about the signs that we saw when she was an infant that she was on the autism spectrum.
As parents to a then six year old on the spectrum, we saw many signs with our youngest child that we believe we probably missed the first time around with our older daughter. While Tessie wouldn't be able to be diagnosed as being autistic until she was 18 months old, we had very little doubt when that she was from the time she was a tiny baby, and today I share exactly what we saw that caused us to know that she wasn't neurotypical, even when she was very tiny.
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@barbarapaz3722 4 жыл бұрын

It’s so sad you had to apologize to people for maybe talking too much in the previous video and justify it with your ADD condition. The fact you’re sharing your experience in hope it might be helpful to someone else and doing it for free is amazing. You shouldn’t apologize for that!!! I’m thankful for your videos and I wish you and your family all the best ❤️

@merericaac 3 жыл бұрын

@Barbara Paz yes! Exactly

@submittofit Жыл бұрын

Ironically Those that complained it was probably a response from ADD also

@victoriakrimmel160 3 жыл бұрын

I been watching your video. and you are an amazing mother. Please keep doing what you are doing You are providing so much information for people that we just start learning about autism. God bless your family always.

@lucyroyal3565 3 жыл бұрын

She is beautiful! So is your whole family. Thank you for sharing your videos about your experiences as an autistic person. I’m surprised that your baby was dx so young. I know that the best thing is timing. The earlier the dx the earlier the intervention can be. Blessings to you and fam🙏🏻❤️🥰

@teanbriskets5621 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. Probably the best one I have seen. God bless you and your family. ❤

@alanaalbarado2357 2 жыл бұрын

You are a perfect example of God giving you GRACE for your PLACE💖I’m so happy that Autism isn’t looked at in any negative light in your family!! You are an amazing person and mother! 💜💙💛🧡❤️💚

@lizaj3339 Жыл бұрын

I loved you talking about your experience and feelings in the other video and I love this video as well.

@hindbai2787 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for all the information god bless you and your family

@lindagiron7088 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Our little guy just turned 6 and is still non verbal, although will occasionally make some vocalizations (mostly his version of singing). He was also premature, so his milestone delays were attributed to that. One of the first things we noticed, was he would cover his ears. This wasnt related to loud noise, but it seemed to be his self re-assuring or comfort. When he learned to walk, he frequently tippy toed. He also hates clothes, all clothes so he prefers to run nekked. Course this was a problem because potty training, although ongoing for a couple years, didnt seem to be happening. We would diligently take him into the potty, sometimes he would go and sometimes not. Then one day about a year ago, all on his own, it all clicked, like magic and he was fully potty trained when he woke up one morning and ran into the potty all on his own. Everything is on his terms. He will cuddle and give hugs. He will take us by the hand to the location of something he wants (usually his ipad ;) ). I think one thing that is hard to convey to the world, is we dont think Michael is burdensome. His world has taught us to look through his eyes. To see things as he does. To appreciate the small things that fascinate him. Last winter, we had the first snowfall on the morning he had a doctor appointment and as we were bundled up and walking to the car, we had to walk through the thick dusting of whiteness. He was already enthralled the world outside the front door looked so different so we had to stop and touch the snow. Michael was squishing the snow in his little had as it was rapidly melting and took a step back, then saw his own boot print. he looked and took another step back and saw another boot print he left. Carefully, he reached down and touched the ridges of the boot print and then grabs my hand and pulls it to the boot print too. Then he stands up and puts his foot into the boot print and does this several times. The he leans down and pushes on my leg to move it. I knew what he wanted to see if my boot left a print too, so I carefully lifted it so not to ruin the impression. Michael was so focused exploring this new thing, gathering all the details he could. We spent at least 10 minutes at this spot, several times I cupped his cold little hand into mine and blew into it to warm it up and then he was taking my hand to his mouth and blowing onto it too. This is one of my favorite memories of watching Michael as he navigates through his world. All on his terms and he purposefully included me. Keep making videos. Many parents with ASD will find your insight helpful.

@carragh244 2 жыл бұрын

Your story about you're wee boy is so lovely.😊

@catherinecaughey4839 Жыл бұрын

😅

@elmirasetayesh1495 11 ай бұрын

Aw, children on the spectrum often are very bright and smart, they are different but once they get the specialized care and guidance then they thrive. I feel that there are a lot of undiagnosed individuals that if parents were more willing to "label" rather than ignore, they would get the help they need in early years so they couldn't function better. Some individuals think they are lacking or not good at certain things, they spend years talking down to themselves whereas its just finding what works for them in terms of learning, schooling and overall living. I think your little boy will be ok and we are all a little different but we try to conform and children on the spectrum just dont know how to conform and basically taught how to conform to society's expectations. I think that's the only problem, say if your dog or cat behaves certain way then you can take care of them and they dont have to go out into the world, with children we cannot keep them to ourselves so I think that's where parents hurt and worry when their child has a "difference".

@jessicamerced9116 4 жыл бұрын

I love your delivery. Thank you for this video.

@keeshaslife1102 3 жыл бұрын

I really found this very very interesting! I have been looking for signs of autism in my 1 year old since he was born. He does not have autism but it runs in this Father's blood line. I would be just as happy with him if he did as I am with him now though. He's my child. People with autism are beautiful and unique. They also have some special gifts a lot of typical people don't have. I also wanted to say that after learning that you have autism & listening to you speak really opened my eyes to what else autism could look like. It can look and seem completely normal to someone who doesn't know you, l would never know you have autism. You are so confident and beautiful ! Keep up with the amazing content! God bless!

@carragh244 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I am the same autism runs in my kids dad bloodline, all 3 of my kids have autism. And I am beggining to think my 7 month old daughter has it too. This video was very helpful.

@christiansgrandma6812 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting. I'm studying for my exam to become a COTA.

@kathylouise1661 3 жыл бұрын

It took 3 long years to get the school on board to help my grandchild. She is now is 5th grade and I'm angry they dropped the ball on her. She had many people show up on her behalf to get the school to respond, then schools been closed so much she is left out again. She don't get social cues and fear her going to Middle schhol

@c.bangerter2096 Жыл бұрын

I’m on the autism spectrum but wasn’t diagnosed till my early twenties. Still, my parents noticed a few things that were different about me. The earliest thing they noticed was that I didn’t like to be held, to the point that they figured out pretty early on how to prop up a bottle so I could take it without being coddled haha. I am grateful to have received a diagnosis and grateful for your insights as we raise our young family. I don’t wish the challenges of ASD on anyone else, but if any of our children are on the spectrum, we will of course fully embrace it- I fully embraced it when I, to my immense relief, found a label for all my quirks!

@utonation1 Жыл бұрын

Sorry i said you talk to much, didnt mean to sound like a pirck. Thanks for the video

@jadetofini3830 4 жыл бұрын

God bless her she's beautiful

@canadianmum2040 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and I so understand what you guys must be experiencing as much as I can being me and not you of course, but our two boys are asd and I enjoy your videos at first simply cuz I didn’t feel alone. Your personality feels quite similar to mine lol and I’ve been diagnosed with adhd and then add. And my therapist thinks I am asd as well ((I’m using a weighted blanket and wheelchair lap blanket at times on a daily basis and at night and it’s the first thing I’ve been trying recently that helps at all.....)) but I’m honestly too tired and stressed to try to go through the trouble to get a diagnosis right now with our life at the moment, plus the social current with isolations etc due to this virus......so anxiety reigns 😕 but I feel you very likely understand what I’m feeling and going through, regarding the kids and even my own self to an extent and I find that comforting.....so a huge thank you for all the effort You put your videos out here for those of us whom need and appreciate them! You are really a fabulous mum and person in my opinion 💟 stay strong and keep up your awesome work!

@Autmazing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kimberly and I am so glad you commented. And I think I know what you mean about feeling so tired it is hard to even make the call to begin the process of getting diagnosed. It took me a year to even make the call to my doctor about anxiety and I knew that would life changing whereas with autism there’s so few resources for adults it almost feels like it’s more for us anyways so I think it can make it even harder especially when we’re usually putting so much energy into making sure our kids get what they need. But one thing I do know is self diagnosis is really accepted in the autism community. Especially with how hard diagnosis can be to get it’s totally valid. Anyways just wanted to comment back and say hi! ❤️

@999chocolate9 3 жыл бұрын

Your amazing for sharing if you have apologized to your viewers. They need not to view

@AlexHop1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@darveystrozier4780 3 жыл бұрын

I have autism and scoliosis i was diagnosed with autism when I was 5 in 2014 and then May 4th 2021 I turned 12

@jennifercrowder8703 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@alakazayyeee Жыл бұрын

I think anxiety/urgency about thinking their infant is autistic drove whoever to comment with an opinion about how long etc. the first video was!!! Anxiety comes in hand with ADD ❤ we are all the same. Thanks for your insight ! Xoxox

@nissacarina1047 3 жыл бұрын

thank u for this videos very helpful I like to ask u if that's ok how to make her sleep at night because my niece has autism and it's very difficult with her?

@kaiibeno7435 Жыл бұрын

My son has to take clonidine at night time to sleep otherwise he's up for almost 2 days. Once he started sleeping and wasn't on overdrive he began learning better and became verbal

@mgd6087 3 жыл бұрын

I liked the other video better, but both are helpful.

@RLol-xp6dn 4 жыл бұрын

You mentioned a lot of things my DD did it when she was too young like Tessie. We waiting her evaluation and hoping she will be on mild side. Can you tell me what the level she was diagnosed?

@carragh244 3 жыл бұрын

Autism is based on quite a big spectrum. Its hard at times to know where on the spectrum your child is.

@rebeccascott3551 2 жыл бұрын

There’s no such thing as “mild” or “severe” it’s more based on individual experiences. There are people who are nonspeaking who have no sensory issues and are quite independent, there are people who seem very independent but forget to use the bathroom or can’t work due to getting overwhelmed. Autism is a true spectrum, it’s not like a meter that runs from less to more.

@paulgreenleaf600 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone find it bizarre autism wasn't an issue until the last couple decades? Yes, I've heard the rebuttal "Well autism is actually been around for atleast 100 years ect ect" Technically sure...but practically no, no it hasn't. I'm sure many other parents have gone through the thoughts of "where did this come from! And why is it happening!" When we ask these questions we are encouraged to stop asking or given some vague explanation that answers nothing. In today society to name a few we have children with diabetes, high blood pressures, high cholesterol, obesity, autism, depression and anxiety is a scourge young and old. The world didn't used to work this way... there were infections, viruses, yes disease and conditions but they largely had a direct common sense source hygiene, exposure ect. We're given all this processed food, chemical medicines, injections, fluoride in our city water, everything is plastic and synthetic and our world has all these mental, emotional, and food relates diseases but we aren't really suppose to talk about it and certainly shouldn't stop all the chemicals in everything. Chemicals in food are normal, don't be dramatic, a bag of frozen mixed vegetables naturally have 16 ingredients that totally makes sense. . . Its difficult to remove all these things from our life, so I'm not blaming us for being exposed to it, not everyone can buy organic, high end cleaning supplies, drill a well for natural water ect ect BUT many of the companies and scientists know where these problems stem from, many men and women experts have sacrificed their careers speaking out. My point is we must as the people stop pretending its all a mystery or bad luck these problens plague us. Its been done to us and we need to start responding as if we understand that its beeb done to us. Its scary to think the powerful who keep out supply chains going know the consequences of that extra profit margin but they do. These problems are getting worse not better!

@Autmazing Жыл бұрын

So… I’m autistic. So is my husband. I wasn’t diagnosed until adulthood. I’ve been transferring old 8 mm films my grandfather took eighty years ago and I’m pretty confident there were people in the two generations above me who were/are autistic too. Just because there wasn’t a name for our particular brand of neurodivergence doesn’t mean we weren’t always here.

@paulgreenleaf600 Жыл бұрын

@@Autmazing I think you did a great job witj both videos by the way..... to respond: Yes and I totally understand that, and it's a spectrum as we all know. But today the type of autism and numbers of children being diagnosed was unheard of until the last 30 years and it seems we've asked every question as a community other than what changed in the last 30 years for this condition to become 100 fold more common and many fold more severe.

@jaktag Жыл бұрын

@@Autmazing I agree with that.Just because the world was not aware of it does not mean it was not there.

@jerseybred732 Жыл бұрын

@@Autmazing yes. Conditions like autism were previously grouped with other diagnoses.

@jessatlife Жыл бұрын

@@paulgreenleaf600 read the book Neurotribes for a deeper understanding about the history of Autism. Autism has been in my family for at least 3 generations. I have an autistic parent, older sibling (40 years old), nephew, myself (diagnosed at 32), and now my son. We’re all autistic.

@carragh244 3 жыл бұрын

I am beginning to think my 6 months old daughter has autism. My other 3 kids have autism. But it the fact like this lady said. My wee daughter she cries even though she has been fed and changed play and sing to her, she still cries.She also doesnt want to sit up in her bouncy chair she would rather lie down too.She doesnt always look at me.and loudest of noises don't bother her either. My elsest daughter I knew when she was 2 years old, that she had autism. We took her to be dignosed but they kept telling us for 4 years of assessment after assessment that she was fine. But I never gave up and I went to my doctor and I told her. I know in my heart, that my daughter has Autism. She referred me to a specialist in 1 day of meeting the specialist My daughter was dignosed as having Autism/Aspergers.

@bluginger6122 4 жыл бұрын

My daughter had all of these 5 symptoms as a baby. She's 2 years old now and waiting to be diagnosed in July

@gangapaudel8197 3 жыл бұрын

May I talk to you Please I want to talk to you I have 2 autistic child always feel frustrated and crying

@kathleenbyers1776 3 жыл бұрын

In 1996 autism was one in 10,000. Now it’s one in 66. Why?

@Autmazing 3 жыл бұрын

Because they've gotten better at diagnosing it. I was also alive in 1996. But I wasn't diagnosed until 2020. Why? Same reason. My husband was too. He struggled more than I did. I masked it better. Neither of us were diagnosed. Pluto existed before 1930. People didn't know about it though. It was still there all the while. Just because people don't recognize things, or because diagnosis has been refined and doctors are getting better at finally recognizing it, doesn't mean it wasn't there all along.

@lindagiron7088 3 жыл бұрын

Criteria has also changed. My granddaughter was diagnosed with PPD at age 18 months. She was re-evaluated at age 14 and now included in the ASD criteria. For years, Aspergers, PPD, ADD and ADHD children werent included under the "Autism" umbrella. But with additional testing and reclassifications, many of these kids were falling "within the spectrum". More and children are getting the diagnosis of ASD, whereas, Autism 30 years ago was limited to those who were non verbal, had no or little eye contact, had self soothing/stimming behaviors or echolalia. Today, more children are being diagnosed with ASD, which allows them far more supportive services.

@slowslug3247 3 жыл бұрын

I have autism undiagnosed and my son is diagnosed. I was born in 1985. I was just treated by everyone in society that I was being “bad” but I never felt that way on the inside I’m the opposite and hate conflict

@slowslug3247 3 жыл бұрын

I also think their is such variations in autism that people who get a lot of attention the first five yrs of life adapt their behavior to fit typical people but still feel different on the inside. This is tru for me, no one knows I’m autistic only sometimes I do thing out of the norm and I get huddle for it. My son was non verbal until he got therapy, six months later he is testing above his peers so if he never got diagnosed but I continue to teach him consistently he fits right in.

@colleenabbott1675 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t fully agree with this just diagnosing better. My son is non verbal serve autism and there are schools and therapies all over the place popping up just to keep up with how many children need true intervention help. When someone is getting diagnosed at 20 to me your autism is not the autism we are seeing today where these kids are in diapers and can’t dress themselves. Where are all the adults with autism like this? Research it it’s not just diagnosed better! Doctors have said they were told in medical school they would probably never see a child with autism in there practice and now it’s everywhere and no not someone that can mask that they have autism and wait until an adult to think maybe I have autism.

@allyblackburn3201 3 жыл бұрын

Ok so what does it mean when ur baby wants to be cuddled all the time but flapping his hands since he was born and if he stare at ceilings or walls or doesn’t cry barely he don’t even cry with dirty diapers or anything the only time he cry’s is hungry which is rare too or in his car seat riding in the car or just when u check the time on ur phone he cry’s or fusses til u put the phone down start talking to him or paying attention to him but he still don’t last long with eye contact eating he usually looks for few mins then at the tv or the ceiling or walls or ur shoulder or somewhere else what if he is almost 11 weeks old and been doing all of this also stiffinening his legs or arms and such while kicking and stuff and he has been doing that since he was 8 weeks old but rest of the stuff above since birth til now every day all the time which he is fixing to be 11 weeks old

@colleenabbott1675 3 жыл бұрын

My son has severe autism he is 5 was diagnosed at age 2 and he loves to cuddle and hug and give kisses. So I would say the not wanting to cuddle is just one sign they might have autism. I think the most I hear is they stop answering to there name and become super picky at eating at first.

@1607ish 2 жыл бұрын

Stiffening legs is a symptom of a type of seizure. Please talk to your doctor

@priyadubey3157 2 жыл бұрын

If he responds to the sounds and follow moving object he is on track.. there are lots of signs which overlaps with typical. So it’s really hard to gauge until they turn a year old.

@chelseagirl663 7 ай бұрын

I am perplexed as to why there are so many children with autism now. I do not know anyone under 35 that has autism.

@Autmazing 7 ай бұрын

Hi. I’m forty one. I’m autistic. My husband is a few years older than I am. He’s a defense attorney and he’s also autistic. We’ve always been here. We just weren’t diagnosed for some, or were misdiagnosed, or often institutionalized, in the past. Pluto wasn’t discovered until 1930. It doesn’t mean it didn’t exist before that cold February day though, right? It’s also not a huge stretch to guess that you may not know many people of any age who are autistic?

@jaelamaduin7471 2 жыл бұрын

I have 2 children on the spectrum, and they were exact opposites as babies. I am also a mom on the spectrum. My son fit your detailed description, not crying when hungry or wet, avoiding being held, avoiding looking at faces, non reactive to sounds, and slept a lot. My daughter, avoided looking at faces, was "colicy" and needed to be held 24/7, she was hyper sensitive to everything, and she struggles to sleep/stay asleep.

@luguy8347 4 жыл бұрын

Most interesting......

@Autmazing 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@keshawnajohnson9481 3 жыл бұрын

Help my daughter is having a lot of theses signs she will be two in June .. if your able to reach out to me personally let me know I been talking to doctors but I wanna make sure and talk to a parent who’s actually dealing with some of the same signs .. do any of your kids hum ?

@mgd6087 3 жыл бұрын

In my family, the humming only comes when everything is going well. I have come to be real happy to hear it.

@kathleentewksbury3634 5 ай бұрын

don't mean to criticize but it was very hard to hear you even with the sound all the way to 100%

@chichirinuriko20 4 жыл бұрын

Eeeeeeeeee. For a minute I thought this was gotto be about you then read the description. Do you next!

@Autmazing 4 жыл бұрын

I really need to! I still have the two page document I wrote to take to the psych eval that I shared with them that was a big part of my diagnosis. It is at the top of my todo list of videos to sit down and film right now ( with a couple already filmed and being edited in front of it).

@heidimaras8328 10 ай бұрын

Bring back the lippie❤❤❤

@lindatshappat4973 2 жыл бұрын

Very hard to hear.

@mattersfingers Жыл бұрын

Can you have all these and still be neurological. I dont think so 🤔🤔🤔

@yvonnepoe9926 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you would speak a little louder, I struggle to hear you, I know your voice is soft but if you maybe just a little louder.

@Autmazing 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that! Is it all videos, or just this one? I used a different camera for this one, because I'm having issues with my light on my big camera with my microphone and this camera definitely doesn't have the same sound capabilities. And actually now that you've made this comment I just went back and checked and I'm kicking myself because I didn't crank the sound like I usually do with this camera up to 200% when I edited it.

@yvonnepoe9926 4 жыл бұрын

I do have trouble most every one of your video, Your voice is soft, I have my sound all the way up, when I watch another video after your I almost throw my computer off my lap , because I forget to turn it down. rhank you.

@Autmazing 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know Yvonne. I'll definitely keep it in mind in the future, especially when putting the sound through, because I do think I can make a lot of adjustments there especially. Thanks again.

@yvonnepoe9926 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you , Now I can fully listen to your videos.

@shauna3742 4 жыл бұрын

I can hear you just fine.

@malazansapper 4 жыл бұрын

team no needs

@KS-jm9uo 3 жыл бұрын

Have your kids been immunized? Not trying to start anything, this is for my own research. Thank you.

@reema9863 3 жыл бұрын

It's genetic nothing to do with immunisation.

@lindagiron7088 3 жыл бұрын

My grandson was diagnosed ASD prior to any vaccines. He was also premature and was a 'failure to thrive' baby in his early months (thinking back, I think this was his first symptom). His mama was opposed to vaccinating, his doctor agreed since he had so much difficulty early on and wasn't in day-care, nor exposed to other school age children, his vaccination status could be delayed until he was older or when it was required. His doctor was suspicious of Michael being 'on the spectrum' at 16 months and confirmed it 2 months later. However, for him to receive the services he needed, he had to be fully vaccinated. He was able to have a certain amount of at home services until his second birthday, but for him to receive all the services he needed, he needed to attend his special school. From 18 months to 22 months we staggered his vaccinations.