Autism Spectrum Disorder

Social Communication

• Limited use of gestures such as giving, showing, waving, clapping, pointing, or nodding their head

• Delayed speech or no social babbling/chatting

• Makes odd sounds or has an unusual tone of voice

• Difficulty using eye contact, gestures, and sounds or words all at the same time

• Little or no pretending or imitating of other people

• Stopped using words that they used to say

• Uses another person’s hand as a tool (e.g., putting parent’s hand on a jar for them to open the lid)

Social Interaction

• Does not look right at people or hard to get them to look at you

• Does not share warm, joyful expressions

• Does not respond when someone calls their name

• Does not draw your attention to things or show you things they’re interested in

• Does not share enjoyment or interests with others

Repetitive Behaviors & Restricted Interests

• Unusual ways of moving their hands, fingers, or whole body

• Develops rituals such as lining objects up or repeating things over and over

• Very focused on or attached to unusual kinds of objects such as strips of cloth, wooden spoons, rocks, vents, or doorstops

• Excessive interest in particular objects, actions, or activities that interferes with social interaction

• Unusual sensory interests such as sniffing objects or looking out of the corner of their eye

• Over- or under-reaction to certain sounds, textures, or other sensory input

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