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AUTISM
AUTISM
Geeta Mohan
Autism
Spoken language
• Delayed speech development (for example, speaking less than 50 different
words by the age of two), or not speaking at all
• Frequent repetition of set words and phrases
• Speech that sounds very monotonous or flat
• Preferring to communicate using single words, despite being able to speak
in sentences
• Speaking in pre-learned phrases, rather than putting together individual
words to form new sentences
Responding to others
• Not responding to their name being called, despite having normal hearing
• Rejecting cuddles initiated by a parent or care taker (although they may
initiate cuddles themselves)
• Reacting unusually negatively when asked to do something by someone
else
Signs and symptoms of Autism
Interacting with others
• not being aware of other people’s personal space, or being unusually intolerant of people
entering their own personal space
• little interest in interacting with other people, including children of a similar age
• not enjoying situations that most children of their age like, such as birthday parties
• preferring to play alone, rather than asking others to play with them
• rarely using gestures or facial expressions when communicating
• avoiding eye contact
Behaviour
• having repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, rocking back and forth, or
flicking their fingers
• playing with toys in a repetitive and unimaginative way, such as lining blocks up in order
of size or colour, rather than using them to build something
• preferring to have a familiar routine and getting very upset if there are changes to this
routine
• having a strong like or dislike of certain foods based on the texture or color of the food
as much as the taste
• unusual sensory interests – for example, children with ASD may sniff toys, objects or
people inappropriately
Autism a heterogeneous disorder
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