Main symptoms of autism (ASD)
1. 🗣️ Communication problems
People with autism may have difficulty expressing themselves verbally, having a fluent conversation, or understanding social language norms, such as gestures, tone of voice, or sarcasm.
2. 🔁 Repetitive Behaviors
They may tolerate repetitive movements (such as flapping their hands), words, or actions. These routines provide them with security and structure.
3. 🙈 Avoidance of Eye Contact
They avoid eye contact during conversations, which is often one of the first signs parents or caregivers notice.
4. 🎯 Restricted Interests
They focus intensely on a specific topic or activity. For example, learning all about trains, cars, dates, dinosaurs, or repeating the same song over and over.
Other common symptoms of ASD (not included in the picture)
Hyper- or hyposensitivity to sounds, lights, textures, or tastes.
Difficulty adapting to changes or unexpected events.
Little facial or emotional expression.
Difficulty with symbolic play (e.g., pretending a box is a car).
Preferring to be alone.
Difficulty understanding the feelings of others (cognitive empathy).
How is it diagnosed?
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