Autism/Aspergers

Inappropriate or minimal social interactions

Conversations that almost always revolve around themselves or a certain topic, rather than others

Not understanding emotions well or having less facial expression than others

Speech that sounds unusual, such as flat, high-pitched, quiet, loud, or robotic

Not using or understanding nonverbal communication, such as gestures, body language, and facial expression

An intense obsession with one or two specific, narrow subjects

Becoming upset at any small changes in routines

Memorizing preferred information and facts easily

Clumsy, uncoordinated movements, including difficulty with handwriting

Difficulty managing emotions, sometimes leading to verbal or behavioral outbursts, self-injurious behaviors, or tantrums

Not understanding other peoples’ feelings or perspectives

Hypersensitivity to lights, sounds, and textures