What are the symptoms of a child with autism?
1. Social interaction difficulties: Children with autism lack eye contact when interacting with others and cannot establish a normal attachment relationship with their parents. At the same time, there are also obvious obstacles in interacting with peers, such as not sharing toys with others and lacking interest in playing together;
2. Communication barriers: Children with autism often have delayed or no language development. Some children may exhibit stereotyped language, such as constantly repeating a sentence or a word. Additionally, children with autism may have impaired speech comprehension and cannot properly understand the meaning of others' words;
3. Narrow interests: Children with autism often show a particular interest in one or several items and enjoy repeating the same actions. At the same time, they may also experience symptoms such as inattention and hyperactivity;
4. Stereotyped behaviors: Children with autism typically display stereotyped actions, such as constantly clapping their hands or spinning in circles. They may also exhibit compulsive behaviors like eating their hands or tearing paper;
5. Other symptoms: Some children with autism may also have symptoms of intellectual disability and epileptic seizures. It is recommended that parents promptly bring them to the hospital for consultation. If you suspect that your child has autism, it is essential to promptly visit the psychiatric department of the hospital and undergo a physical examination and EEG examination as directed by the doctor to confirm the diagnosis.
