{"id":13257,"date":"2025-11-07T15:09:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/?p=13257"},"modified":"2025-11-07T15:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:09:43","slug":"signs-of-autism-in-4-year-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/signs-of-autism-in-4-year-old\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are the Signs of Autism in a 4-Year-Old?"},"content":{"rendered":"

At age 4, early signs of autism<\/strong><\/a> may become more noticeable as social and communication expectations increase. Some common signs to look for in a 4-year-old<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Speech and Language Delays:<\/strong> Difficulty with conversation skills<\/strong> or using limited vocabulary<\/strong>. They may have trouble expressing needs or understanding others.
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  2. Social Challenges:<\/strong> Difficulty with eye contact, sharing interests<\/strong>, or playing with peers. They may prefer to play alone or show less interest in social interactions<\/strong>.
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  3. Repetitive Behaviors:<\/strong> Engaging in repetitive actions<\/strong>, like hand-flapping, rocking, or lining up toys, often to cope with stress or boredom.
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  4. Sensory Sensitivities:<\/strong> Being overwhelmed<\/strong> by certain textures, sounds, or lights. They might react strongly to sensory input that others find tolerable.
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  5. Rigid Routines:<\/strong> Difficulty with changes in routine or becoming upset<\/strong> when things don\u2019t go as expected.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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