An impairment in social interaction for example:
impairment in eye gaze, facial expressions, body postures and gestures to regulate social interaction
failure to develop peer relationships
lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievement
lack of social or emotional reciprocity
Impairment in communication
delay of spoken language
impairment in the ability to initiate or sustain a conversation
stereotyped and repetitive use of language
lack of varied, spontaneous make-believe play
Restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior
preoccupation with one or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest that is abnormal either in intensity or focus
inflexible adherence to specific, nonfunctional routines or rituals
stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms
persistent preoccupation with parts of objects
Autism from the DSM
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