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
4. Repetitive Behaviors
Repetitive behaviors are a key diagnostic criterion for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) seen in the DSM-5. It can manifest as repetitive motor actions such as rocking back and forth or even hand-clapping repeatedly. Sometimes these behaviors can be dangerous or cause self-harm. An example of this could be a child that bangs his head against a wall continuously.
Another way that this sign might manifest is in verbal repetitiveness. Patients with an autism spectrum disorder might repeat phrases or words constantly as well.
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