1. Stimming.
This is a self stimulatory behaviour behaviour that is presented like patterns of flapping hands, rocking back and forth.

2. Strict Routine.
People with Aspergers syndrome, stick to a very rigid daily routine, and they love to stick to routines.

3. Repetitive Eating (small food selection).
Eating the same foods day in day out is a very common sign of Aspergers. Having a very small selection of foods that they enjoy is very common.

4. Echolalia.
Repeating words from overs, or from TV or from movies is a form of what is called echolalia.

5. Issues With Socialising.
Socialising is very difficult for people with Aspergers as the unspoken rules of social communication.

6. Sensory Sensitivity.
Hyper or Hypo sensitivity to sensory input is a huge sign of Aspergers syndrome.

7. Not Getting Jokes.
Taking things literally is a massive sign of Aspergers this makes it difficult for a person with Aspergers or autism to identify when someone is telling a joke or being sarcastic.

 

 

 

 

Autism is a group of closely related disorders that have similar symptoms. The Autism spectrum is  characterized by disturbances in communication, social interaction and relating to others. In the past, autism disorders were often not diagnosed until a child was three or four years old. But as more is known about autism, children can be diagnosed at an earlier age, which means treatment can start earlier.

People often ignore the warning signs of autism, until the problem becomes severe. It is important to be aware of these signs as addressing the problem early can save you from future complications.

If your child has multiple signs and symptoms of autism, ask your doctor to check your child’s health levels and get the best treatment for autism. Here are the early warning signs of autism in children.

What are the signs of autism in school children?

The main features of autism  are problems with social communication and interaction.

See your GP or health visitor if you notice any of the following signs of autism in your child or if you’re concerned about your child’s development.

Spoken language

preferring to avoid using spoken language

speech that sounds very monotonous or flat

speaking in pre-learned phrases, rather than putting together individual words to form new sentences

seeming to talk “at” people, rather than sharing a two-way conversation

Responding to others

taking people’s speech literally and being unable to understand sarcasm, metaphors or figures of speech

reacting unusually negatively when asked to do something by someone else

Interacting with others

not being aware of other people’s personal space, or being unusually intolerant of people entering their own personal space

little interest in interacting with other people, including children of a similar age, or having few close friends, despite attempts to form friendships

not understanding how people normally interact socially, such as greeting people or wishing them farewell

being unable to adapt the tone and content of their speech to different social situations – for example, speaking very formally at a party and then speaking to total strangers in a familiar way

not enjoying situations and activities that most children of their age enjoy

rarely using gestures or facial expressions when communicating

avoiding eye contact

Behaviour

repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, rocking back and forth, or flicking their fingers

playing in a repetitive and unimaginative way, often preferring to play with objects rather than people

developing a highly specific interest in a particular subject or activity

preferring to have a familiar routine and getting very upset if there are changes to their normal routine

having a strong like or dislike of certain foods based on the texture or colour of the food as much as the taste

unusual sensory interests – for example, children with ASD may sniff toys, objects or people inappropriately

The main features of autism are problems with social communication and interaction.

See your GP or health visitor if you notice any of the following signs of autism in your child or if you’re concerned about your child’s development.

Spoken language

delayed speech development (for example, speaking less than 50 different words by the age of two), or not speaking at all

frequent repetition of set words and phrases

speech that sounds very monotonous or flat

preferring to communicate using single words, despite being able to speak in sentences

Responding to others

not responding to their name being called, despite having normal hearing

rejecting cuddles initiated by a parent or carer (although they may initiate cuddles themselves)

reacting unusually negatively when asked to do something by someone else

Interacting with others

not being aware of other people’s personal space, or being unusually intolerant of people entering their own personal space

little interest in interacting with other people, including children of a similar age

not enjoying situations that most children of their age like, such as birthday parties

preferring to play alone, rather than asking others to play with them

rarely using gestures or facial expressions when communicating

avoiding eye contact

Behaviour

having repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, rocking back and forth, or flicking their fingers

playing with toys in a repetitive and unimaginative way, such as lining blocks up in order of size or colour, rather than using them to build something

preferring to have a familiar routine and getting very upset if there are changes to this routine

having a strong like or dislike of certain foods based on the texture or colour of the food as much as the taste

unusual sensory interests – for example, children with ASD may sniff toys, objects or people inappropriately