Autism is a developmental disorder that affects all aspects of a child/adult life. The term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is used to describe the condition.
It is important to note that no two adults/children will present with the same characteristics and this is why a spectrum of disorders is used to describe the condition.
Listed below are some of the features that may be present in children/adults with Autism, they can range from mild to severe:
Difficulty in understanding & sharing feelings
Difficulty in understanding social rules/interaction
Poor eye contact
Difficulty making friends
Delay in language development
Lack of social conversation
Echolalia – repeating words & phrases
Communicates more with gestures than words
Resists change in routine/environment
Lack of imaginative play
Fears and phobias be present
