A. Symptoms of ASD are typically recognized during the second year of life (12-24 months of age). B. Symptoms of ASD are usually not noticeable until 5-6 years of age or later.
People with high-functioning ASD tend to follow very strict routines when it comes to daily activities like eating, sleeping, dressing, bathing, brushing their teeth, and going to school. This makes them less flexible than typical individuals. Any deviation from their routine can trigger extreme distress.
Uncommon movement patterns. One of the most common movement patterns in individuals with autism is toe walking. By walking on their toes and not putting too much weight on the rest of the body, they are likely to experience foot pain, hammertoe, or high tension in their toes.
People with high-functioning ASD tend to follow very strict routines when it comes to daily activities like eating, sleeping, dressing, bathing, brushing their teeth, and going to school. This makes them less flexible than typical individuals. Any deviation from their routine can trigger extreme distress. Social challenges.