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Last Updated on September 17, 2022 by Team THIP
The symptoms of autism may differ from person to person. They also vary in young children and older children.
General symptoms of autism include difficulty in communication and interaction, difficulty in understanding other people’s emotions, anxiousness in unfamiliar situations or social events, discomfort with bright lights or loud noises, taking longer to understand things, etc.
According to CDC, some of the related characteristics of ASD are “Delay in language skills, movement skills, cognitive or learning skills, and hyperactive, impulsive, and/or inattentive behaviour, epilepsy or seizure disorder, etc.”
The symptoms of autism in young children include lack of eye contact, not smiling back, repetitive movements such as flapping their hands, flicking their fingers or rocking their body, repetition of same phrases, lack of facial expressions, etc.
Some of the symptoms of autism in older adults include difficulty in expressing their feelings, following a strict routine and getting upset if it changes, etc.
According to the WHO, “The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve over time. While some people with autism can live independently, others have severe disabilities and require life-long care and support”.
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