What Is Autism?
5. Signs and Symptoms - Interactions
Individuals with ASD may lack the normal interaction they have with their family members. Difficulty with social interactions are also common. Children may have issues making friends, not understanding social cues, and show attachment to objects that do not usually interest other children.
Children with ASD may be interested in developing friendships but may exhibit lack of awareness of personal space and inappropriate friendliness. There is also absence of symbolic play. When normal pretend play is absent, referral for assessment of autism and other developmental disabilities should be done. Children with ASD may also have odd play such as repeatedly spinning the wheel of a car instead of moving it in a functional manner.
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