{"id":11695,"date":"2025-07-14T04:29:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T04:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/?p=11695"},"modified":"2025-07-14T04:29:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T04:29:07","slug":"signs-your-child-is-not-autistic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/signs-your-child-is-not-autistic\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Know Your Child Isn\u2019t Autistic: A Parent\u2019s Guide to Typical Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, it&#8217;s natural to wonder about your child&#8217;s development. If you&#8217;re concerned about <a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder\/\">autism<\/a>, it&#8217;s helpful to know what typical development looks like. While every child is unique, certain behaviors and milestones can offer reassurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Autism Misdiagnosis - Can a Child Have Autism Symptoms, But Not Be Autistic?\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LXm3wUoRJho?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Engaging Social Interactions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Children developing typically often:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to their name by 6 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make eye contact and smile at familiar faces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy playing interactive games like peek-a-boo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show interest in others&#8217; emotions and express empathy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the CDC, by 18 months, many toddlers can say several simple words and point to named objects or pictures&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Typical Language Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most children:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Babble and imitate sounds by 6 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use gestures like pointing or waving by 12 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Say single words by 16 months and two-word phrases by 24 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Delays in speech can occur for various reasons, but if your child is meeting these milestones, it&#8217;s a positive sign of typical development .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your child is meeting these social and language milestones, it&#8217;s a good indication they&#8217;re developing typically. However, if you have concerns, it&#8217;s always best to consult with a pediatrician or specialist. <a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/early-intervention-for-autism\/\">Early intervention for autism<\/a> can make a significant difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/\"><strong>Able Stars ABA<\/strong><\/a> offers expert <a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/locations\/aba-therapy-in-maryland\/\">ABA therapy services in Maryland<\/a> to help children reach their full potential. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized care in a compassionate environment. Contact them today to learn more about how they can support your child&#8217;s development.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a parent, it&#8217;s natural to wonder about your child&#8217;s development. If you&#8217;re concerned about autism, it&#8217;s helpful to know what typical development looks like. While every child is unique, certain behaviors and milestones can offer reassurance. 1. 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