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What are the characteristics of social communication and interaction skills in individuals with ASD?

Individuals with ASD may display challenges in social communication and interactions. This can manifest as avoiding eye contact, not responding to their name by 9 months, not showing facial emotions, failing to play interactive games, using few gestures, and not sharing interests or pointing to objects of interest by specific ages.

Individuals with ASD may display challenges in social communication and interactions. This can manifest as avoiding eye contact, not responding to their name by 9 months, not showing facial emotions, failing to play interactive games, using few gestures, and not sharing interests or pointing to objects of interest by specific ages.

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Source: Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder — CDC

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