04-30-2021, 16:51:10 PM
Is this an accurate description of common traits of autistic people? For my Psych class.
Autism…
• Is a neurodevelopmental disorder
• Impairs communication and social skills
• Restricts interests and behaviors
Common signs:
• Lack of eye contact
• Focus on trivial details
• Meltdowns
◦ Intense reaction to sensory overload
◦ Can be mistaken for tantrums or panic attacks
• Adherence to routine
◦ Disruptions may cause meltdowns
• Sensitivity to senses
• “Stimming”
◦ Repetitive behaviors often associated with heightened emotion
Autism…
• Is a neurodevelopmental disorder
• Impairs communication and social skills
• Restricts interests and behaviors
Common signs:
• Lack of eye contact
• Focus on trivial details
• Meltdowns
◦ Intense reaction to sensory overload
◦ Can be mistaken for tantrums or panic attacks
• Adherence to routine
◦ Disruptions may cause meltdowns
• Sensitivity to senses
• “Stimming”
◦ Repetitive behaviors often associated with heightened emotion
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