Characteristics of ASD

Question 1

Definition of ASD

Answer 1

Lifelong developmental disorder that begins in childhood and impairs everyday functioning.

Question 2

Social/communicative characteristics

Answer 2

Difficulty communicating verbally and non-verbally.
Difficulty with emotional/social reciprocacy
Difficulty developing and maintaining relationships
May be unaware of social cues

Question 3

Repetitive behaviours/restrictive interests characteristics

Answer 3

Echolalia
Formal language
Repetitive gestures
Using objects in the same way
Resistance to change
Little variation in routine
Negative response to change in routine
Negative response to certain sensory input
Could appear indifferent to pain
Unusual fixation