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
8. Issues with Non-verbal Communication
Non-verbal communication is a very important feature of our everyday life. It is quite a helpful tool to set the tone of a conversation, give context to a speech, or to help the person that is listening to react accordingly to the message that is being delivered by the speaker.
The most distinctive sign expressed by a person with ASD associated with this category is definitely the lack of eye contact during conversations. Nevertheless, other signs like not using their hands to point objects relevant to the conversation might also be present. The lack of gestures during a conversation might cause them to have a difficult time expressing their ideas or feelings to others.
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