ASD SYmptoms

Symptoms of ASD can include: 

 ·       Poor eye contact and lack of facial expressions

·       Flat affect

·       Delayed speech or does not speak

·       Does not understand questions and directions

·       Gets aggressive or disruptive

·       Fails to respond to his or her name

·       Repeats phrases or words

·       Resists cuddling and holding

·       Repetitive movements (hand shaking, spinning, rocking)

·       Difficulty in body movement coordination

·       Sensitive to light, sound, or touch

·       Self-harming activities such as head-banging

●       Very specific food preferences or food patterns

Remember that the earlier an ASD diagnosis and treatment begin the better life a child may have.