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Mild Autism Symptoms

Autism is a brain disorder that usually becomes detectable around the age of three. Children with mild autism generally have average to above-average IQ's. Mild autism is sometimes referred to as Asperger's Syndrome.

  1. Impaired Social Skills

    • Children with mild autism may have difficulty starting and continuing a conversation, and can have difficulty maintaining eye contact.

    Obsessions

    • Children with mild autism may have a favorite toy or favorite hobby and may not want to do anything that does not center around those favorites. The child may also talk incessantly about these obsessions.

    Emotional Concerns

    • Mild autism sufferers may have mood swings, even at an early age. They may also get easily agitated when their routine is disrupted.

    Repetitive Speech

    • Children with mild autism may repeat something said to them or may repeat parts of a story book or TV show. These children may have above-average memorization skills.

    Impaired Motor Skills

    • The child with mild autism may have poor motor skills. For example, they may have difficulty catching a ball, and the learning of handwriting may be delayed.

    Sensory Issues

    • Some children may have sensory issues. They may be bothered by bright lights, loud noises or even the texture of certain foods.

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