Features

It is important to note that autism is diagnosed detecting the presence of a set of behaviors in the areas of communication, socialization, behavior and sensory integration.

A person may present some of these behaviors more strongly and other moderately.

Communication

• May never have spoken.
• Is common that the person spoke for about a year and a half and then stopped.
• May occasionally say a single word.
• Is common that he or she finds hard to speak in first person i.e., says, "likes lollypop" instead of "I want a lollypop".
• Sometimes it costs to modulate the voice.

Social Interaction / Games

• It is common for them to find it hard to interact with others, he or she isolates or interacts in a rare and unusual way.
• Usually they don’t play like other children.
• It is common that their attention focuses on brightly colored toys or toys that make loud noises.
• He or she can show interest for some parts of a toy or objects, such as trolley wheels or the blades of a fan.

Conduct

• They run from side to side sometimes.
• They flap their hands or go up and down the stairs repeatedly.
• It is common that they have some difficulty sleeping.
• They may laugh for no apparent reason.
• It can be difficult to change their routine or adapt to new situations.
• Usually they do inexplicable tantrums.
• They can have amazing abilities to solve puzzles or in using electronic equipment.

Sensorial Integration

• They may be irritated by noises.
• They might not like trying new foods.
• It is common that they don´t tolerate certain textures, or that they touch certain objects constantly.
• Tends to bite or chew on some objects.
• They can be watching intensely at spinning objects or reflective surfaces.