We might not all be doctors... But thanks to the the web, we have all the means to
inform ourselves.
Here is a general list of 20 common signs to watch out for in a child that may indicate autism spectrum disorder (ASD):
1
Peu ou pas de contact visuel
Difficulté à établir ou à maintenir un contact visuel.
4
Unusual reactions to sensory stimuli
Hypersensitivity or insensitivity to certain sounds, textures, lights or smells.
7
Difficulties in social interactions
Lack of interest in other children or difficulty interacting with them.
10
Rigid routines
Distress over even minor changes in daily routines.
13
Lack of gestures to communicate
Lack of pointing, pointing gestures or hand waves.
16
Difficulty understanding the emotions of others
Difficulty interpreting the facial expressions or emotions of others.
19
Little or no imitation
Lack of imitation of the actions or behaviors of others.
2
Delay in language development
Absence or significant delay in learning to speak.
5
Restricted or obsessive interests
Intense concerns about specific topics.
8
Unusual emotional responses
Laughing or crying for no apparent reason.
11
Lack of response when we call him/her by her/his name
Do not turn your head or react when your name is called.
14
Lack of interest in interactive games
Little interest in role-playing or playing with other children.
17
Delay in motor skills
Difficulties with fine or gross motor skills.
20
Atypical use of objects
Using toys or other objects in unconventional ways.
3
Repetition of words or phrases
Echolalia or repetition of words without apparent context.
6
Repetitive behaviors
Rocking, tapping, aligning objects repetitively.
9
Lack of symbolic play
Difficulty pretending or playing imaginative games.
12
Difficulties adapting to changes
Problems adapting to new environments or situations.
15
Self-aggressive behavior
Repetitive biting, hitting or scratching yourself.
18
Preference for playing alone
Tendency to avoid interactions and play alone.
This is just a first test...
If you answered yes to several of these questions, I advise you to contact a specialist. It is important to note that the presence of one or more of these signs does not necessarily indicate ASD. If you observe these signs in your child, evaluation by a healthcare professional is recommended.