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Limited interaction with others
Lack of developmentally appropriate peer relationships
Lack of spontaneously sharing of enjoyment, interests, or achievements
Lack of social or emotional reciprocity
Ineffective eye contact, facial expressions, body postures, and gestures
Does not show objects of interests to others, or seek to involve others in play
Communication
Delayed or lack in development of vocal language
Impairment in imitation or maintenance of conversation
Stereotyped and repetitive language or idiosyncratic language
No or few words or gestures
No contextual conversation
Repeated phrases, echolalia, or preoccupation with topics
Stereotyped Responses
Persistent preoccupation with parts of objects (i.e. playing with wheels, or same toys over and over without variation)
Stereotyped repetitive body movements (body rocking, hand flapping, etc)
Tantrums or self-injuries when a routine is not followed precisely
Hand-flapping, finger-twisting, complex body movements
Gazing at moving lights, listening to sounds, stimulus over selectivity
Preservative staring at play items or discussions
Looking at objects from an atypical angle
For more information on Autism Spectrum Disorder, please visit the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web page.
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