What are some common signs of Autism?
Autism is an
impairment in social interaction. Children with autism may fail to respond to
their names and often avoid looking at other people. Such children
often have difficulty interpreting tone of voice or facial expressions and do
not respond to others’ emotions or watch other people’s faces for cues about
appropriate behavior. They appear unaware of others’ feelings toward them and
of the negative impact of their behavior on other people.
Many children with
autism engage in repetitive movements; such as, rocking and hair twirling, or in
self-injurious behavior; such as, biting or head-banging. They also tend to
start speaking later than other children and may refer to themselves by name
instead of “I” or “me.” Some speak in a sing-song voice about a narrow range of
favorite topics, with little regard for the interests of the person to whom
they are speaking.
People with autism
often have abnormal responses to sounds, touch, or other sensory stimulation.
Many show reduced sensitivity to pain. They also may be extraordinarily
sensitive to other sensations. These unusual sensitivities may contribute to
behavioral symptoms; such as, resistance to being touched or hugged.
For More Information
on Autism go to AutismSpeaks.org
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