1. Limited eye contact:
The child does not make eye contact with people or looks at people less often than other children.
2. Avoids eye contact:
The child avoids eye contact with people, especially when they are talking to him or her.
3. Prefers not to be held or cuddled:
The child does not like to be held or cuddled by people.
4. Appears to be indifferent to other people:
The child seems to be indifferent to other people and does not interact with them.
5. Does not respond to his or her name:
The child does not respond when people call his or her name.
6. Delayed speech and language skills:
The child has delayed speech and language skills and does not speak as much as other children.
7. Repeats words or phrases over and over:
The child repeats words or phrases over and over.
8. Has difficulty understanding what other people say:
The child has difficulty understanding what other people say.
9. Gets upset by changes in routine:
The child gets upset by changes in routine and has trouble transitioning to new activities.
10. Has repetitive movements such as flapping his or her hands, rocking back and forth, or spinning:
The child has repetitive movements such as flapping his or her hands, rocking back and forth, or spinning.