Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Doctors look for early autism signs

Doctors look for early autism signs (AP)

Jacob Day, 3, who is autistic, waves as he follows the instructions on a motion exercise DVD at his home in Antelope, Calif., on April 24, 2007. At 18 months old, Jacob was formally diagnosed with autism, about a year earlier than usual. Before he turned 2, he began daily intensive behavior treatment designed to help him lead a more normal life.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)AP - Within days of their birth, healthy babies will look you in the eye. By 4 months, they will delight in others. And by 9 months, they will exchange smiles. Jacob Day did none of those things.


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