Autism doesn’t have a specific “peak” age, but many children begin to show more noticeable signs between the ages of 2 and 3. During this time, behaviors like difficulty with communication, social interaction, and repetitive actions become more apparent. However, autism is a spectrum, and its traits can manifest differently at various stages of development.
As children grow, some may experience improvements in certain areas, especially with early intervention through therapies like ABA. With the right support, many children with autism develop essential skills, including communication and social abilities, throughout their early years and beyond.
While there’s no “peak” age, it’s important to focus on early diagnosis and intervention. The earlier autism is recognized, the more effective therapies can be in helping children reach their full potential.
At True Progress Therapy, we offer personalized ABA therapy programs across New Jersey to help children thrive at any age.
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https://carescribe.io/blog/does-autism-get-worse-with-age-understanding-the-changes-over-time/
https://www.drakeinstitute.com/does-autism-get-worse-with-age
https://www.autismspeaks.org/signs-autism
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/autism/conditioninfo/symptoms-appear
https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/autism/curriculum/documents/early-warning-signs-autism_508.pdf