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People with autism process and respond to information in unique ways. Common traits of autism include:

  • Resistance to change
  • Odd repetitive motions
  • Preference for being alone
  • Aversion to cuddling
  • Avoidance of eye contact
  • Inappropriate attachments to objects
  • Hyper-activity or under-activity
  • Over- or under-active sensory responsiveness
  • Uneven gross/fine motor skills, such as difficulty grasping objects, or dressing themselves
  • Repeating words or monologues
  • Laughing, crying, or showing distress for unapparent reasons
  • Unresponsive to verbal cues
  • Tantrums, and possible aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviour
 
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