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Repetitive movements or strict routines are common. Management includes providing a consistent schedule, using visual aids, and applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Lack of eye contact is common but not universal. Respect their comfort levels, and teach the social significance of eye contact without forcing it.

Problems with organizing, planning, and completing tasks. Use visual aids like checklists, organize environments with clear labeling, and break tasks into smaller steps.

May experience trouble managing emotions, leading to meltdowns. Implement coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and emotional regulation tools like mood charts.

Clear and concise directions can help prevent misunderstandings. Use step-by-step instructions and visual prompts to assist with task completion.

Individuals may find social cues and interactions challenging. Management strategies involve social skills groups, role-play, and structured social activities.

Trouble deciphering idioms, sarcasm, or jokes. To help, use clear and concrete language and explain the meaning of nonliteral phrases when they come up.

Individuals with autism may struggle with verbal and non-verbal communication. Strategies include speech therapy, social stories, and communication devices.

Difficulty in forming friendships can be mitigated by teaching social skills explicitly and creating opportunities for relationship-building in familiar settings.

Intense focus on specific topics can be harnessed as a strength. Encourage exploration within the interest and leverage it to teach new skills and concepts.

A preference for sameness and routine can cause distress when changes occur. Management strategies include gradual changes, visual schedules, and prep sessions for upcoming transitions.

Easily overstimulated by sounds, lights, or textures. Strategies include sensory integration therapy, creating a sensory-friendly environment, and using sensory tools.

May experience high levels of anxiety and stress. Provide a consistent routine, teach anxiety management techniques, and make use of professional support when necessary.

May choose solitary activities over group play. Encourage social interaction through parallel play and gradually introduce social games with clear rules.

Speech may be monotone, pedantic, or overly formal. Speech therapy can help, and patience and positive reinforcement can encourage more natural speech.

Tendency to understand language literally. Be specific in instructions and avoid figures of speech to mitigate confusion.

Understanding others' emotions can be challenging. Use explicit teaching of facial expressions, role-play games, and visual emotion cards to help identify and interpret emotions.