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1) Child may appear deaf. Does not turn when you come
into the room.
Seems unaware of sounds in the room, etc.
2) Maybe
an extremely "good" baby — seldom cries, is not demanding,
seems very content to be alone OR is a very fussy, colicky
baby — cries a lot, has sleep problems, is not easily
comforted.
3) May "hand gaze" — look at lights through fingers,
or have other self-stimulatory behavior.
4) May be a
fussy eater.
5) Does not have anticipatory response. Some do
not want to be held, does not put arms out to be picked
up, etc.
6) Seems to avoid actively looking at people.
7) Seems to "tune
out" a lot.
8) Wants things to stay the same. Difficult to transition
to other places, does not like change.
9) Does not
communicate or talk at an appropriate age.
10) Often
seems to be a perfectionist.
11) Often has "splinter skills" — excels
in one area like music or puzzles or gross motor skills,
etc.
12) May have high tolerance for pain.
13) Changes in routine are very
upsetting.
14) May not spontaneously imitate the play
of other children.
15) May experience
extreme sensory sensitivity.
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