Q: Are there any indications that require immediate evaluation for autism?
A: A child should definitely be evaluated for autism immediately, if he or she has:
- No gesturing (pointing, waving bye-bye, etc.) by 12 months
- No single words by 16 months
- No two-word (not just echolalic) phrases by 24 months
- Any loss of any language or social skills at any age
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