Diagnosis

Understanding autism

Core Aspects of Autism

Differences in Social and Emotional Reciprocity

Autistic individuals may show differences in their back and forth communication with others. In young children, they may not initiate social interactions with others or consistently respond when others approach them or call their name. In older individuals, they may have difficulties with maintaining back and forth conversations and/or dislike initiating or engaging in small talk. 

Differences in Using and Understanding Nonverbal Communication

Autistic individuals may struggle with using and understanding nonverbal communication cues, such as facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice. Difficulties in reciprocal conversation and understanding social nuances are common.

Differences in Developing and Understanding Social Relationships

Autistic individuals may show differences in their back and forth communication with others. In young children, they may not initiate social interactions with others or consistently respond when others approach them or call their name. In older individuals, they may have difficulties with maintaining back and forth conversations and/or dislike initiating or engaging in small talk. 

Repetitive Behaviors

Autistic individuals may show differences in their back and forth communication with others. In young children, they may not initiate social interactions with others or consistently respond when others approach them or call their name. In older individuals, they may have difficulties with maintaining back and forth conversations and/or dislike initiating or engaging in small talk. 

Sensory Behaviors

Autistic individuals may show differences in their back and forth communication with others. In young children, they may not initiate social interactions with others or consistently respond when others approach them or call their name. In older individuals, they may have difficulties with maintaining back and forth conversations and/or dislike initiating or engaging in small talk. 

Fixated Interests

Autistic individuals may show differences in their back and forth communication with others. In young children, they may not initiate social interactions with others or consistently respond when others approach them or call their name. In older individuals, they may have difficulties with maintaining back and forth conversations and/or dislike initiating or engaging in small talk. 

Rigidity

Autistic individuals may show differences in their back and forth communication with others. In young children, they may not initiate social interactions with others or consistently respond when others approach them or call their name. In older individuals, they may have difficulties with maintaining back and forth conversations and/or dislike initiating or engaging in small talk.