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characteristics
- Speech
develops slowly or not at all
uses words without attaching meaning to them
repeats certain words
- Social Interaction
chooses to be alone
does not use cues, such as eye contact or smiles, to connect
- Play
may be interested in only one specific object
may not participate in spontaneous or pretend game
- Sensitivity to Pain and Sounds
may be very sensitive to touch and noise or may not react at all
- Need for Sameness
may repeat the same motions
may expect the same routine in every detail of the day
- Peak Skills
may show extraordinary talent in areas such as math, music, or
art
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