The Complex Causes of Autism Presenter Slide Deck

What are the symptoms of ASD?

Problems with eye contact

No response to one’s name

Problems following another person’s gaze or pointing, “joint attention”

Reduced facial expression that does not match what is being said, or the expression’s of others

Excessive lining up of toys

Abnormally intense or focused interest

Preoccupation with moving objects, or parts of objects (truck wheels!)

Repetitive hand or arm movements (flapping)

Inflexible adherence to specific routines or rituals (nighttime)

Unusual language – few spontaneous words, echolalia

DiCicco-Bloom, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

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