Not responding or being slow to respond to one’s name or to other verbal bids for attention.Infrequently sharing interest, emotion, or enjoyment of objects or activities (including infrequent pointing at or showing things to others).Appearing not to look at or listen to people who are talking.Making little or inconsistent eye contact.Social communication / interaction behaviors may include: Not all people with ASD will have all behaviors, but most will have several of the behaviors listed below. The list below gives some examples of common types of behaviors in people diagnosed with ASD.
Caregivers should talk to their child’s health care provider about ASD screening or evaluation. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children receive screening for autism. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments and services can improve a person’s symptoms and daily functioning. People of all genders, races, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds can be diagnosed with ASD.