Early Indicators - Autism Screening in Vancouver & Victoria
The following signs are possible indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Your child does not need to demonstrate all of the indicated behaviours in order to be referred for an autism screening assessment in our Vancouver or Victoria centres. These characteristics may also be indicators of other conditions. Possible signs of ASD (adapted from First Signs, Inc):
- Seems disinterested in sharing enjoyment with others
- Does not speak, or uses very few words
- Appears to understand very little
- May seem deaf or doesn't respond when name is called
- When excited, may flap hands
- May not make eye contact as other children do
- Frequent tantrums when required to do anything new, or when asked to change activities without advance warning
- Does not point to show you interesting things
- Does not engage in make-believe play
- May line up toys and obsess on strange objects
- Does not show objects to others
- Does not look to where you are pointing
- Likes things to be done the same way all the time
- Exhibits a loss of social play or language skills