Child Autism

The symptoms of autism can be grouped into two main categories: social communication challenges and restricted, repetitive behaviors.

Social Communication Challenges:

• Difficulty with Social Interactions: Children with autism may struggle to engage with others, avoid eye contact, and prefer to play alone. They might have trouble understanding and responding to social cues, such as facial expressions or tone of voice.
• Delayed or Absent Speech: Many children with autism have significant delays in language development. Some may not speak at all, while others might have limited or unusual speech patterns.
• Difficulty Understanding Others: These children may find it hard to understand other people’s perspectives, emotions, and intentions. They might not respond to their name or show interest in typical social games.

Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors:

• Repetitive Movements: Children with autism may engage in repetitive behaviors such as hand-flapping, rocking, or spinning. These behaviors can be self-soothing or a response to sensory input.
• Strict Routines: They often prefer routines and can become very upset by changes in their environment or schedule. Even small deviations can cause significant distress.
• Narrow Interests: Children with autism might have intense, focused interests in specific topics or objects, often to the exclusion of other activities.
• Sensory Sensitivities: Many children with autism are highly sensitive to sensory input, such as loud noises, bright lights, or certain textures. Conversely, some may show an unusually high tolerance for pain or seek out sensory experiences.