{"id":3931,"date":"2024-04-12T14:44:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T14:44:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluegemsaba.com\/?p=3931"},"modified":"2024-05-08T15:15:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T15:15:48","slug":"autism-diagnosis-signs-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluegemsaba.com\/autism-diagnosis-signs-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Autism Diagnosis Signs and Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"

Autism spectrum disorder, as defined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a><\/span>, is a developmental disability that\u2019s caused by differences that are present in the brain. Those who are diagnosed with ASD typically have challenges with social interaction and communication, and experience repetitive and\/or restricted interests or behaviors.<\/p>\n

People who have ASD could have different ways that they learn, move or pay attention. That being said, ASD is a very unique and personal disability. In other words, how ASD affects one person may differ significantly from how it affects another.<\/p>\n

Like any disability, it\u2019s important to identify it early so that treatment can be provided at a young age. That\u2019s why parents, caregivers and family members should always be on the lookout for the common signs of autism and symptoms of autism.<\/p>\n

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Social Interaction and Communication Skills<\/h2>\n

Those who have ADS often have challenges interacting socially and communicating. There are three main areas where this could present itself, according to the non-profit organization Autism Speaks<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

The first area is social interactions. Those with ADS could have difficulty taking turns while in conversation, sharing their emotions or interests, and fully grasping what others are feeling or thinking.<\/p>\n

The second is communication. People with ASD might have difficulty making consistent eye contact; understanding the body language, facial expressions and gestures of others; and regulating the tone of their voice.<\/p>\n

The final area is with relationships. People who have ASD could face challenges expressing their feelings and seeking comfort emotionally from other people, making friends or playing with their peers, understanding personal boundaries and space, and feeling overwhelmed while in typical social situations.<\/p>\n

Repetitive and Restricted Behaviors<\/h2>\n

The other major category of signs of autism falls in the behaviors people display. Unfortunately, there is generally a wide range of repetitive and restricted behaviors that people with autism might exhibit.<\/p>\n

Autism Speaks points out that to be diagnosed with autism<\/a>, one must show at least two of the following behavior types.<\/p>\n