Autism (child)
Autism: signs in my child
Think about your child over the last six months at home, at school and with other children. How often do you notice each of these?
Observation items informed by social-communication and repetitive-behaviour indicators. Not a diagnosis.
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1. Limited eye contact or response to their name
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2. Prefers to play alone rather than with other children
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3. Delayed speech, or unusual patterns like repeating phrases
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4. Finds it hard to understand simple questions or instructions
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5. Strong need for routine; distress when plans change
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6. Repetitive movements such as rocking, spinning or hand-flapping
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7. Very intense, narrow interests
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8. Strong reactions to sound, light, textures or food
Answer every question to see your reflection.
If something here worries you
A low score does not mean your difficulty is not real, and a high score does not mean something is wrong with you. If you are in immediate danger, please contact a local mental health professional or a crisis helpline right away.
Next steps
Would it help to talk it through?
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