Signs of Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by:
- social disability
- communication problems
- mental disorders
- repetitive behavior
Because Autism is a spectrum disorder, it can range from very small to very severe and occurs in all races, economic well-being and age groups. Men have four times affcted autism than women. Before the age of 1 or 2 years, some children seems normal and suddenly, they lose their social skills and previously acquired language. This is known as the progressive form of autism.
SYMPTOMS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN
- not responding in their own name
- to avoid eye contact
- not a smile when you smile at them
- very irritated if they do not like a particular taste, smell or sound
- repeating the same phrases
- not as talkative as other children
- Repetitive movements, such as clapping hands, waving fingers, or body language
- liking a strong daily routine and getting very upset when it changes
- very upset when you ask them to do something
- does not seem to understand what others think or feel
- taking things in stride – for example, they may not understand words like “broken leg”
- finding it difficult to make friends or to choose to be alone
- having a deep interest in certain subjects or activities
- finding it hard to say how they feel
SYMPTOMS OF AUTISTIC ADULTS
- finding it difficult to make friends or to choose to be alone
- finding it hard to say how they feel
- having the same routine every day and being very anxious when we change
- finding it difficult to understand what others are thinking or feeling
- to find more concern for social conditions
- appearing angry, contemptuous, or indifferent to others without saying a word
- to avoid eye contact
- recognizing small details, patterns, smells, or sounds that others may not see
- misunderstanding of social “rules”, such as not talking about people
- like to plan things carefully before doing them
- being too close to other people, or too upset when someone touches you or is too close to you
- having a deep interest in certain subjects or activities
SYMPTOMS OF AUTISTIC ADULTS
A Person With Autism Might Want
- Do not identify items of interest (point to flying aircraft) for 14 months
- Avoid eye contact and want to be alone
- Repeat phrases or words over and over (echolalia)
- You have trouble understanding the feelings of other people or talking about their feelings
- Delays in speech and language skills
- Provide unrelated answers to questions
- Have things that interest you
- Have an unusual reaction to the way things sound, smell, taste, look or feel
Ususual Behaviour
- It plays with the same toys all the time
- Annoyed by minor changes
- Line toys or other objects
- Very organized
- Must follow certain procedures
- Have things that interest you
- It claps its hands, moves its body, or twists around a circle
Social Skills
- He prefers to play alone
- It only works to achieve the goal you want
- It avoids eye contact
- He does not comfort others during times of trouble
- It only works to achieve the goal you want
- It avoids or resists physical contact
- Has inappropriate facial expressions and shapes
Communication
- Undoes pronouns (e.g., “you” instead of “I”
- Delayed speech and language skills
- He does not understand jokes, sarcasm, or ridicule
- It speaks of a flat voice, a robot, or a song
- He does not point or respond by pointing
- Provide unrelated answers to questions
- It uses a few touches or not