People with autism are isolated in their world, appear to be indifferent, unable to establish an emotional connection with others. They may be unable to understand the thoughts, feelings and needs of others. Often, language and cognitive concepts are delayed, and the communication and social relationships are difficult.
The characteristics of children with autism are:
- no eye contact
- seems not to hear
- the body is in unusual positions
- systematically repeats words he/she hears
- do not show happiness, sadness
- does not initiate games
- remains fixed on a single activity or object
- frightened by certain sounds, noises
- stimulates himself: swings, waves hands, claps one's hands
- has the same pattern of play
- wants things to remain in the same position
In order to make a diagnosis not only symptoms must be taken into consideration but also the relations between them. The specialist puts the diagnosis.
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