How to detect Autism
Use these little figures to help you detect Autism
Indicates needs by gestures, or by leading adults by the hand
Difficulty in mixing and playing with other children
Inappropriate laughing or giggling
Enjoys spinning or rotating objects
Lack of pretend play or unusual and repetitive pretend play
Likes sameness in everyday routine, does not enjoy change
Apparent insensitivity to pain
Doesn't respond when called, sometimes appears to be deaf
Inappropriate attachments to objects
Not responsive to normal teaching methods
Sometimes does not like to be hugged or touched
No understanding or fear of real dangers
Extreme restlessness hyperactivity or extreme passivity
Can do somethings very well, but not tasks involving social understanding
Unusual behaviours of body movements such as flapping hands or rocking and jumping
