Autism
Possible
Behavioral Characteristics
(Persons with autism may possess the following characteristics
in various combinations and in varying degrees of severity)
- Inappropriate
laughing or giggling
- No
real fear of dangers
- Apparent
insensitivity to pain
- May
not want cuddling
- Sustained
unusual or repetitive play; uneven physical or verbal
skills
- May
avoid eye contact
- May
prefer to be alone
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- Difficulty
in expressing needs; may use gestures
- Inappropriate
attachments to objects
- Insistence
on sameness
- Echoes
words or phrases
- Inappropriate
response or no response to sound
- Spins
objects or self
- Difficulty
in interacting with others
For more information, please call;
Autism Society of America
1-800-3AUTISM
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2001
Autism Rally, Conference, Hearings, and Caucus
Book
of the Week:
Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
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