Symptoms of autism

Symptoms of autism can include:

* difficulty in interacting; avoiding eye contact; preferring to be alone; unresponsiveness to noises
* repeats activities, words or phrases; cling to sameness or objects; repetition of what is heard
* inappropriate laughing or giggling; difficulty expressing needs
* ostensible insensitivity to pain and lack of appreciation of danger
* fascination with spinning around
* compulsive behavior
* discomfort and agitation due to changes in routine; maladaptive behavior.
* trouble displaying empathy.
* narrow interests; constant preoccupation with one object or interest.
* peculiarities in speech; speech can be delayed, tangential, or lacking proper syntax. May speak like a "little professor".
* Problems with nonverbal communication.

## See also[edit]

* Autism
* Atheism and high-functioning autism