Common Behaviors of Autism Disorders

 

Introduction

Autism disorders are a group of developmental conditions that can cause significant language, social interaction and behavioral challenges. Autism disorders are diagnosed based on certain behaviors that children and adults with autism tend to show. These behaviors can vary in severity and may change over time as a person grows.

Unusual eye contact or no eye contact at all.

One of the primary ways we communicate with other people is through eye contact. It's how we show interest in what they're saying, how we show them that we're listening and interested in what they have to say. For example, if you were talking to someone who looked at your feet instead of their eyes while you were speaking, it would likely make you feel uncomfortable or turned off from continuing the conversation. It's also an important part of expressing emotion like happiness or sadness because most facial expressions are associated with corresponding changes in eye position (e.g., raising eyebrows for surprise).

Lack of awareness of others' personal space.

Lack of awareness of others' personal space.

Many autistic people are unaware of how close they are standing to other people, especially in crowded places such as a grocery store or subway station. They may also stand too close to others or not move out of the way when someone else is trying to pass by. In addition, some autistic individuals have trouble understanding that other people have personal space and may invade it without realizing it—this can lead to social awkwardness if they do not understand why someone might be uncomfortable with their behavior.

Repetitive behaviors or obsessive interests.

Repetitive behaviors or obsessive interests are common in most people with autism. Repetitive behaviors can include:

·        Stereotyped motor movements, such as hand flapping or body rocking

·        Intense preoccupation with parts of objects, such as spinning wheels on a toy car

·        Obsessive interest in an object or topic, such as the weather or astronomy

Extreme distress at small changes.

A person with autism may become extremely distressed at the thought of something they are used to being changed, even if it's a minor change. This can be quite stressful for the person and those around him or her. For example, suppose your child had always eaten peanut butter sandwiches with no problem, but one day you decide that he'd like some jelly on his sandwich instead of peanut butter today. If this change upsets him greatly and makes him very upset, you should try to help him adjust by reassuring him that it will be okay, despite his distress.

Having an autism disorder can shape a person's day to day life significantly

The behaviors of a person with autism disorders can have a significant impact on their day-to-day life. This is because people with autism disorders have difficulty understanding social cues, communication and interacting with others. They may also have trouble coping with change, which can make it difficult for them to deal with new situations or environments.

Conclusion

The good news is that there are many treatments for autism disorders. A child can be diagnosed with an autism disorder as early as age two, and early intervention programs can help them learn to cope with their condition. These interventions include speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy -- even art therapy! The most important thing is to encourage your child and try not to overreact when they act out; don't punish them when they have an outburst or meltdowns because of frustration caused by their disorder's symptoms.