Parents encouraged to seek medical attention if signs of autism
Parents encouraged to seek medical attention if signs of autism Spread the love Limited or no eye contact from a 6-months-old toddler, no big smiles, or little or no sharing of facial expressions by 9-months, are some of the warning signs parents can look for if they are concerned that their child may be suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Head of the Pediatric Unit of the Mount St John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC), Dr Shivon Belle Jarvis, advised yesterday that once these signs are evident, a parent or guardian must immediately seek medical attention. “If by 12-months the child is...
Source: antiguaobserver.com