10 Signs of Autism
Article Sources
- 1. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The American Psychiatry Association (APA) - https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm
- 2. Data & Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder. National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/data.html
10. Odd Play
According to behavioral science, the way a kid plays is going to change over time according to their social development stage. Before age 1, most kids will play on their own. As they grow older, they will start to look at other kids playing, which is known as “onlooker play”. Eventually, they will play with others as their social development progresses.
Children with autism spectrum disorder will develop a unique pattern regarding playtime. Some children will be more interested in a certain part of the toy rather than actually playing with that toy. An example of that is the kid that instead of playing with a toy car, prefers to spin the wheels on the car and watch them spin till they stop. Another way that this sign might manifest is when children are more interested in lining toys than playing with them functionally. It is important that these signs are assessed by a trained professional before jumping into any conclusions.
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