What are the characteristics of autism?
Disease description:
My child has behavioral and language disorders, has never spoken, and acts in his own way. I suspect it may be autism. What are the characteristics of autism?
The characteristics of autism mainly include the following:
1. Social impairment: Children with autism typically show a lack of social interest, have difficulty establishing emotional connections with others, avoid eye contact, display limited facial expressions, and struggle to understand the emotions and needs of others.
2. Communication difficulties: Regarding language, children with autism may exhibit delayed language development, repeat others' words (echolalia), demonstrate abnormal tone of speech, or display a lack of interest in verbal communication.
3. Repetitive and stereotyped behaviors: Children with autism often display excessive interest in specific objects or activities, engage in repetitive movements or behaviors, and frequently adhere to rigid and inflexible patterns of behavior.
4. Narrow range of interests: Their interests are usually very limited, and they may focus intensely on a particular object or activity for extended periods while showing little interest in other things around them.
If you have any concerns, it is recommended to promptly consult a qualified healthcare professional for evaluation and diagnosis.