Autism Spectrum Disorder

The CDC estimates that about 1 in every 59 children have been identified as having autism spectrum disorder

COMMON SYMPTOMS

Making little or inconsistent eye contact

Tending not to look at or listen to people

Rarely sharing enjoyment by sharing things to others

Failing to, or being slow to respond to someone trying to get their attention

Increase and build on strengths

Learning communication and social skills

Help develop coping skills

Having difficulties with the back and forth of conversation
Often speaking a long time about their favorite subject without noticing that others are not interested or without giving others a chance to respond
Making facial expressions, movements, and gestures that do not match what is being said
Having an unusual tone of voice that may sound sing-song, flat, or robot-like
Having difficulty understanding another person’s point of view

Repeating certain behaviors or having unusual behaviors
Having a lasting intense interest in certain topics
Having overly focused interests such as with moving objects or parts of an object
Getting slightly upset by slight changes in routine
Being more or less sensitive than other people to sensory input such as light, noise, and temperature

Being able to learn in detail and remember information for long periods of time
Being strong visual and auditory learners
Excelling in math, science, music, or art
People with ASD are able to have relationships with others, do well in school, enjoy hobbies, build careers, live independently, and enjoy life
People with ASD may also experience other mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety