April is Autism Awareness Month. Here at rethink autism, wed like to do out part in helping children with autism get the diagnosis and intervention they need as early as possible because we know the earlier intervention begins, the better the prognosis. In this next series of videos, well show you what the early signs of autism are and share with you one familys journey from desperation to new found hope.Autism emerges in the first three years of a childs life. The symptoms can vary from child to child, and range from mild to severe, but all children with autism display difficulties in three areas: social interaction, verbal and non verbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or restrictive interests.If you suspect your child may have autism, speak to your pediatrician as soon as possible. Here are some key signs that may be cause for concern:One of the most common red flags parents report is that they suspect their child may have a hearing impairment because he no longer responds to his name, and doesnt look at them when they speak. But in fact the lack of response or eye contact can point to an autism spectrum disorder. Other early signs include: not pointing to things in the environment, not speaking, and repetitive body movements such as hand flapping.Remember, children with autism who received early intensive behavioral treatment have been shown to make substantial gains in IQ, language, academic, and social behavior. So the sooner your child gets help, the better.In the next video, well take a closer look at the early signs of autism and compare two brothers. Chad, who is typically developing, and Chance who has been diagnosed with autism