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Each person affected by Autism portrays different characteristics, at varying degrees. They may display some of the following symptoms:
Limited verbal and non verbal communication
May communicate with gestures
Short attention span
May experience sensory impairment
Little interest in interaction with others
Less responsive to non verbal communication and eye contact
May be overactive/passive
Lack of spontaneous or imaginative play
Does not imitate others actions
Does not initiate play
Resistance to changes in routine
May show aggression to self/others
(From the website www.autismawareness.net)
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