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developing routines or rituals and becoming agitated if they’re disrupted. becoming intensely fixated with an object or activity, like watching a ceiling fan spin. having very specific or ...
Constant moving (pacing) and “hyper” behavior. Fixations on certain activities or objects. Specific routines or rituals (and getting upset when a routine is changed, even slightly) Extreme ...
gastrointestinal symptoms, like constipation or diarrhea. excessive worry or stress. unusual levels of fear (either higher or lower than expected) hyperactive, inattentive, or impulsive behaviors ...
Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is a complex developmental brain disorder that affects communication, behavior, learning, and social interactions. Autism appears before age 3, but diagnosis can ...
Talk a lot about one topic such as rocks or football stats. Repeat words, phrases, or movements. Dislike change. Keep the same schedule and habits, such as eating the same meals. Adult Asperger's ...
The Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT) can usually help evaluate children 24–36 months old. The STAT is interactive. People trained in working with toddlers and ...
Pediatricians are the first step in the autism diagnosis process. Every child gets an assessment at their 18- and 24-month checkups to make sure they’re on track, even if they don’t seem to ...
Other potential autism signs. has impulsivity. has aggression. self-injures (punching, scratching themselves) has persistent, severe temper tantrums. has irregular reaction to sounds, smells ...