By age four, many children are developing strong communication and social skills, but for some, signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may become more noticeable. Recognizing these early can help families get the right support and intervention.
Common signs of autism in a 4-year-old include limited eye contact, delayed speech, or repeating certain words or phrases (echolalia). A child may prefer to play alone, show little interest in others, or have difficulty understanding emotions. You might also notice repetitive movements like rocking or hand-flapping, intense focus on specific objects or routines, and sensitivity to sounds, lights, or textures.
While these behaviors can be part of normal development, noticing several together may indicate autism. Early evaluation from a developmental specialist can provide clarity and open doors to effective therapies such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
At Little Champs ABA, we provide compassionate, play-based ABA therapy in Utah and Colorado, helping children build communication, social, and daily living skills in a fun, supportive environment.
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https://www.healthline.com/health/signs-of-autism-in-4-year-old
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/signs/children/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Autism_Parenting/comments/17hmwbk/what_does_high_functioning_level_1_autism_look/
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-signs-of-autism-in-children-How-can-you-differentiate-between-autism-and-difficult-behavior
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/signs-of-autism-in-a-4-year-old