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12 Signs Your Child Might Be Living With Undiagnosed Autism

12 Signs Your Child Might Be Living With Undiagnosed Autism

Understanding the subtle signs of autism in children can be challenging. Many parents might overlook these signs as mere quirks or developmental lags. However, recognizing these early indicators is crucial for timely intervention and support. This guide outlines 12 specific signs that could suggest your child is living with undiagnosed autism. Each sign is described with unique insights and creative perspectives to enhance understanding.

1. Social Interaction Difficulties

Social Interaction Difficulties
© Otsimo

“Why prefer solitude over play?” Some children avoid social engagement.

2. Repetitive Movements

Repetitive Movements
© The Transmitter

Hands flap, bodies rock. Repetitive actions soothe their world.

3. Sensory Sensitivities

Sensory Sensitivities
© Catalight

Bright lights, loud noises overwhelm their sensitive senses easily.

4. Intense Focus on Interests

Intense Focus on Interests
© Blue ABA

Obsessions take center stage, blocking out everything else around.

5. Delayed Speech Development

Delayed Speech Development
© Stamurai

Slow to speak, words tumble awkwardly, revealing hidden challenges.

6. Struggles with Change

Struggles with Change
© HANDS Center for Autism

Changes disrupt harmony, causing distress in their structured world.

7. Unusual Attachment to Objects

Unusual Attachment to Objects
© Goally

Objects comfort them; separation brings unexpected distress and anxiety.

8. Lack of Eye Contact

Lack of Eye Contact
© Magnolia Behavior Therapy

Eyes wander elsewhere, avoiding direct gaze in interactions.

9. Literal Interpretation of Language

Literal Interpretation of Language
© speakspeechtx

Taking words literally, idioms become puzzles hard to solve.

10. Echolalia

Echolalia
© Autism Awareness Centre

Echoing phrases peculiar to them, communication through repetition.

11. Difficulty Understanding Emotions

Difficulty Understanding Emotions
© Medical Xpress

Emotions elude them; reading faces becomes an unsolved mystery.

12. Preference for Routine

Preference for Routine
© Adina ABA Therapy

Routine is comfort, deviations bring confusion and unease.