Autism Test: Does Your Child Have Autism? Autism typically emerges before age 3, is more common in boys, and is characterized by severe isolation, lack of emotional response, language development disorders, repetitive behaviors, and unusual reactions to the environment.So, how can you test if your child has autism?
How to Test for Autism in Children
In China, the male-to-female ratio of affected individuals is 6:9. Assessing whether a child has autism involves considering the following behavioral differences between autistic children and typically developing children:
1. Lack of eye contact/very little eye contact.
2. Inappropriate laughter or giggling.
3. Difficulty understanding others' facial expressions, emotions, or body language.
4. Inability to adjust volume appropriately for social situations (e.g., speaking too loudly).
5. Dislikes or resists changes to daily routines.
6. Lack of imaginative play and role-playing abilities.
7. Engages in odd or peculiar behaviors (e.g., clapping hands in class without reason).
8. Displays indifference (e.g., ignoring visiting guests).
9. Participates in welcoming guests only when adults insist and assist.
10. Has narrow interests and becomes obsessed with specific objects or topics.
11. Talks incessantly about the same subject.
12. Does not share interests with others.
13. Parrots others' words or actions.
14. Exhibits inflexible routines and resists change.
15. Insists on exact repetition of activities (e.g., same route, same order).
11. Talks endlessly about the same subject.
12. Does not share interests with others.
13. Parrot-like imitation of others' speech.
14. Rigidly and repetitively mimics behaviors and speech patterns from TV or videos.
15. Talks to others without regard for whether they are interested or respond.
16. Does not play naturally or appropriately with other children.
17. Can do things quickly and well, but struggles with tasks requiring social knowledge.
18. Enjoys spinning objects, spinning themselves, or watching spinning objects.
19. Prefers to play alone for extended periods with building blocks or drawing.
Through the above assessment, we can preliminarily determine if a child shows signs of autism. If criteria are met, it is advisable to seek medical evaluation. Rest assured, with appropriate intervention, children can recover and lead healthy, normal lives.