{"product_id":"early-signs-of-autism-grandpa-arnold-9798180039477","title":"Early Signs of Autism: 10 Subtle Behaviors Every Parent Can Check at Home (18-30 Months)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Signs of Autism: 10 Subtle Behaviors Every Parent Can Check at Home (18-30 Months)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou know your child better than anyone. You notice when something feels slightly different - a missed glance, a gesture that never comes, a pattern that doesn't quite fit. This book is designed to help you sharpen that instinct and turn it into something concrete, calm, and genuinely useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Signs of Autism\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical home observation guide for parents and caregivers of toddlers between 18 and 30 months - one of the most critical windows in early childhood development. This is not a diagnostic tool. It is a step-by-step guide that helps you observe clearly, record honestly, and walk into your child's next pediatric visit with specific, actionable information instead of a vague feeling that something seems off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe five core areas covered in this book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShared Attention and Eye Contact\u003c\/b\u003e - How to observe purposeful glances, back-and-forth looks, and whether your toddler follows a point to an object across the room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGestures and First Words\u003c\/b\u003e - What pointing, waving, showing, and early word combinations reveal about social communication at this age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlay Types\u003c\/b\u003e - How to distinguish exploratory play from pretend play, spot early make-believe, and recognize when repetitive patterns deserve a closer look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImitation and Social Reciprocity\u003c\/b\u003e - Simple copy-me checks, turn-taking games, and what consistent low imitation may signal alongside other differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRepetitive Behaviors and Sensory Responses\u003c\/b\u003e - Everyday sound, texture, and movement checks, and when strong avoidance or seeking is worth raising with your pediatrician\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside every chapter you will find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort at-home checks that fit into snack time, bath time, and play - no special setup required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, factual ways to record what you observe, including how to capture useful one-minute video clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear scripts for talking with your pediatrician and asking for the right next steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete Quick Reference Guide for use before appointments or during everyday moments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNoticing is not labeling. Watching carefully and asking one question early is the most powerful thing you can do.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tone throughout is calm, direct, and pressure-free. No alarm. No conclusions before you have enough information. Just a clear, practical way to pay attention - and to give your child the earliest possible access to support if support turns out to be what they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Grandpa Arnold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798180039477\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Grandpa Arnold","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874702766335,"sku":"9798180039477","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/early-signs-of-autism-grandpa-arnold-9798180039477","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}