Three Main Areas of Difficulty
- Communication and language development
- They may develop language slowly or not develop it at all
- Individuals may struggle with starting or maintaining a conversation
- Repeat words without understanding
- Use gestures instead of words
- Social communication and interaction
- Limited or unusual eye contact
- Facial expressions
- Body language
- Difficulty in engaging in conversation
- Reduced participation in activities and discussions related to interests and feelings
- Behaviours
- Repetitive body movements
- Unusual sensitivity to sounds, lights, textures, smells, or pain
- A strong preference for the same routine with difficulty changing it
The presence of some symptoms or signs in an individual does not necessarily mean that this person has autism. A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder requires qualified specialists and behavioural therapists who apply established specific diagnostic criteria
