Autism

A guide to the early signs of autism in toddlers and what to do next — written for Australian parents.

What the autism guide covers

Early signs of autism in toddlers describes the signs that often show up first: differences in social contact and communication, repetitive behaviours, and sensory differences. It also says what to do if you notice them, and answers common questions.

The speech and language guides and the sensory guide go into more detail on communication and sensory differences.

For the next step, the possible signs of autism page lists the services that help and providers across Australia. You can also find autism assessment providers near you.