Rubella children with autism and sensory defects Do not explore with alternative senses Maintain distance from people that is not explained by the sensory deficits nor by degree of retardation Their affective behaviors do not resemble those of the same mental age.
Autism is a spectrum disorder, with a wide range of functional levels, and behavioral presentations.
While symptoms show improvement over time, the individual remains autistic. Autism is a lifelong disorder and for most individuals some level of support may be required. They detail the key diagnostic features of autism using an iceberg approach - the behaviors one might observe on the surface, and the processing difficulties that might account for them. Recognize that the social world is more complex and less predictable for an individual with autism, and therefore more stress producing. Do not assume that simple exposure to peers will result in the acquisition of social skills.