Some of these behaviors are seen on one end of the spectrum (e.g., classic autism); others on the opposite end (e.g., high-functioning autism, Asperger’s syndrome).
- Impairment of Social Relationships
- As a baby, does not reach out to be held by mother or seek cuddling
- Does not imitate others
- Uses adult as a means to get wanted object, without interacting with adult as a person
- Does not develop age-appropriate peer relationships
- Lack of spontaneous sharing of interests with others
- Difficulty in mixing with others
- Prefers to be alone
- Has an aloof manner
- Little or no eye contact
- Detached from feelings of others
- Impairment of Social Communication
- Does not develop speech, or develop an alternative method of communication such as pointing and gesturing
- Has speech, then loses it
- Repeats words or phrases instead of using normal language (echo-lalia)
- Speaks on very narrowly focused topics
- Difficulty in talking about abstract concepts
- Lack or impairment of conversational skills
- Impairment of Imaginative Thought
- Inappropriate attachment to objects
- Obsessive odd play with toys or objects (lines up or spins continually)
- Does not like change in routine or environment (going to a different place, furniture moved in house)
- Will eat only certain foods
- Will use only the same object (same plate or cup, same clothes)
- Repetitive motor movements (rocking, hand flapping)
- Other Behaviors
- Peculiar voice characteristics (flat monotone or high pitch)
- Does not reach developmental milestones in neurotypical time frame or sequence
- Low muscle tone
- Uneven fine and gross motor skills
- Covers ears
- Does not respond to noise or name, acts deaf
- Does not react to pain
- Becomes stiff when held, does not like to be touched
- Becomes hyperactive or totally nonresponsive in noisy or very bright environments
- Eats or chews on unusual things
- Puts objects to nose to smell them
- Removes clothes often
- Hits or bites self (hits head or slaps thighs or chest)
- Whirls himself like a top
- Has temper tantrums for no apparent reason and is difficult to calm down
- Hits or bites others
- Lacks common sense
- Does not appear to understand simple requests
- Frequent diarrhea, stomachache or constipation
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