Autism signs and symptoms typically become apparent during early childhood. The list below identifies symptoms that your child may experience. No one child is likely to experience all these symptoms, and some may experience others that are not listed.
Avoids eye contact
Prefers alone time
Difficulty understanding feelings (self or others)
Self-absorbed, with difficulty relating to others
Touch-avoidant
Does not engage in “pretend” games
Trouble adapting to change
Sensitive to textures, smells and sounds
Skill regression
Difficulty expressing needs
Unresponsive to conversation, questions or directions
Repeats or echoes words and phrases
Repetitive actions or behaviors
Unresponsive to conversation, questions or directions