Notes

Making little or inconsistent eye contact
Tending not to look at or listen to people
Failing to, or being slow to, respond to someone calling their name or to other verbal attempts to gain attention
Having difficulties with the back and forth of conversation
Often talking at length about a favorite subject without noticing that others are not interested or without giving others a chance to respond
Having facial expressions, movements, and gestures that do not match what is being said
Having trouble understanding another person’s point of view or being unable to predict or understand other people’s actions
Repeating certain behaviors or having unusual behaviors. For example, repeating words or phrases, a behavior called echolalia
Having a lasting intense interest in certain topics, such as numbers, details, or facts
Having overly focused interests, such as with moving objects or parts of objects
Getting upset by slight changes in a routine
Being more or less sensitive than other people to sensory input, such as light, noise, clothing, or temperature
Flap their hands, rock their body, or spin in circles
Avoids or resists physical contact
Is not comforted by others during distress
Has trouble understanding other people’s feelings or talking about own feelings
Gives unrelated answers to questions
Does not point or respond to pointing
Does not understand jokes, sarcasm, or teasing
Has to follow routines
Hyperactivity (very active)
Impulsivity (acting without thinking)
Short attention span
Unusual eating and sleeping habits
Unusual mood or emotional reactions
Lack of fear or more fear than expected