People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may experience challenges in social communication, interaction, and behavior patterns. While not everyone with ASD will show all of the traits below, most will display several to varying degrees.

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Social Communication / Interaction Behaviors may include:

• Making little or inconsistent eye contact

• Tending not to look at or listen to people

• Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects or activities by pointing or showing things to others

• Being slow to respond to their name or other verbal cues

• Struggling with the back-and-forth flow of conversation

• Talking at length about a favorite subject without noticing others’ interest or allowing for response

• Using facial expressions, movements, or gestures that don’t match what is being said

• Speaking with an unusual tone of voice (sing-song, flat, or robot-like)

• Difficulty understanding another person’s perspective or predicting their actions

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Restrictive / Repetitive Behaviors may include:

• Repeating words, phrases, or actions (echolalia)

• Having strong, lasting interests in specific topics, details, or facts

• Being highly focused on specific objects or parts of objects

• Distress over small changes in routines

• Being more or less sensitive than others to sensory input (light, noise, clothing textures, or temperature)

 

Additional Challenges may include:

• Sleep difficulties

• Irritability

 

Strengths often seen in people with ASD include:

• Exceptional memory and ability to recall details

• Strong visual and auditory learning skills

• Outstanding abilities in math, science, music, or art​

 

A diagnosis—or even the suspicion—of ASD can leave families feeling uncertain or overwhelmed. But with the proper support, your child or loved one can thrive. 

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Contact Autistic Angels Behavioral Health, LLC today for a consultation and discover how we can help your loved one unlock their full potential and live their best life.