Symptoms of Autism: An Introduction
There are three distinctive symptoms of
autism. These symptoms of autism include:
- Problems with verbal and nonverbal communication
- Difficulties with social interaction
- Repetitive behaviors or narrow, obsessive interests.
Children with autism can also have symptoms of autism that include reduced sensitivity to pain but increased sensitivity to sound, touch, or other sensory stimulation
Symptoms of autism can range in impact from mild to disabling. Parents are usually the first to notice symptoms of autism in their child.
Symptoms of Autism: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Children with symptoms of autism may fail to respond to their name and often avoid eye contact with other people. They have difficulty interpreting what others are thinking or feeling because they can't understand social cues, such as tone of voice or facial expressions, and don't watch other people's faces for clues about appropriate behavior. They lack empathy.
Symptoms of Autism: Social Interaction
Perhaps best known among the symptoms of autism is impaired social interaction.
As early as infancy, a baby with symptoms of autism may be unresponsive to people or focus intently on one item to the exclusion of others for long periods of time.
A child with autism may appear to develop normally and then withdraw and become indifferent to social engagement.
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