Autism

• What are some physical symptoms of autism?

  Flexible or painful joints
• What digestive issues are common in individuals with autism?

  Diarrhoea or constipation that does not go away
• What difficulties might individuals with autism face regarding motor skills?

  Difficulties with posture, coordination, and motor planning
• What are some signs of gross and fine motor delays in autism?

  Lower fitness skills
• What neurological issue is mentioned as a concern for individuals with autism?

  Seizures
• What are some common digestive problems faced by individuals with autism?

  Constipation and sleep problems
• How might individuals with autism exhibit unusual walking patterns?

  They may walk on their toes
• What is a common gait characteristic in individuals with autism?

  Unsteady gait
• What are some examples of tics or repetitive movements in autism?

  Hand-flapping, rocking, or spinning
• What social behavior might indicate autism in response to names being called?

  Not responding to their name
• How might individuals with autism react to eye contact?

  Avoiding eye contact
• What is a common emotional response of individuals with autism when smiling at them?

  Not smiling back
• How might individuals with autism react to certain tastes, smells, or sounds?

  Getting very upset if they dislike them
• What type of play might individuals with autism struggle with?

  Not doing as much pretend play
• What is echolalia in the context of autism?

  Repeating the same phrases
• How do individuals with autism typically understand others' thoughts and feelings?

  Not seeming to understand others' feelings
• What is unusual about the speech of some individuals with autism?

  Repeating phrases and talking 'at' others
• How do individuals with autism typically respond to changes in routine?

  Getting very upset if it changes
• What might individuals with autism have a keen interest in?

  Certain subjects or activities
• How do individuals with autism typically react to requests?

  Getting very upset if asked to do something
• What social challenge might individuals with autism face?

  Finding it hard to make friends
• How do individuals with autism often interpret language?

  Taking things very literally
• What emotional challenges might individuals with autism experience?

  Getting very anxious about social situations
• How might individuals with autism appear in social interactions?

  Seeming blunt or rude without meaning to
• What is a common emotional struggle for individuals with autism?

  Finding it hard to say how they feel
• What social rule might individuals with autism not understand?

  Not talking over people
• How might individuals with autism react to personal space?

  Getting too close or upset if touched
• What sensory detail might individuals with autism notice that others do not?

  Small details, patterns, smells, or sounds
• How do individuals with autism typically approach planning?

  They like to plan things carefully
• What type of reactions might individuals with autism have to minor changes?

  Intense reactions to minor changes
• What communication challenges might individuals with autism face?

  Nonverbal communication or delayed language development
• What is a common behavior related to communication in autism?

  Repeating words or phrases (echolalia)
• How do individuals with autism perceive social interactions?

  They find it hard to communicate and interact
• What cognitive perspective might individuals with autism have?

  Egocentrism, viewing things from their perspective
• What emotional states might individuals with autism experience?

  Anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem
• What behavioral difficulties might hinder socialization for individuals with autism?

  Feeling judged or not fitting in
• How does a lack of independence affect socialization in autism?

  It can make it hard to socialize