What are characteristics of an autistic person?
Features
- atypical speech patterns and tone of voice.
- late development of speech skills.
- difficulty maintaining or responding to conversation.
- limited eye contact.
- limited response to social interaction.
- repetitive speech and behavior patterns.
- difficulty in understanding other people’s feelings and expressing their own.
What are the traits of an autistic child?
Signs of autism in children
- not responding to their name.
- avoiding eye contact.
- not smiling when you smile at them.
- getting very upset if they do not like a certain taste, smell or sound.
- repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, flicking their fingers or rocking their body.
- not talking as much as other children.
What is the opposite of autism?
In some ways Williams syndrome is the opposite of autism. For example, people with Williams syndrome love to talk and tell stories, whereas those with autism usually have language delay and little imagination.
Are there any common traits of people with autism?
Common Traits of Autism. Every person with autism is completely unique. Like snowflakes, no two are alike, and each has his or her own individual characteristic behavior and habits.
Are there two people on the autism spectrum?
Although no two people with ASD are alike, many demonstrate common learning characteristics. Those involved in working with the individual with ASD will need basic information about these characteristics and how they impact learning.
Why are people with autism often perceived as aloof?
Due to their difficulty in this area, adults with autism often find it hard to follow social rules and interpret others’ thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, which enables them to feel and show empathy. This is why individuals with autism can sometimes be perceived as aloof.
What makes a person with autism a savant?
It is commonly believed that all persons with autism have a savant skill or “genius” in an area, but such savant skills are extremely rare. More often, persons with autism have a “special interest,” which can include obsession with unusual interests or items, such as string, fans or train schedules.