Parents may also be concerned about a lack of reciprocal and imaginative play. They may play with the toy kitchen by sorting food rather than pretending to cook or eat the food. If another child is playing too, they will not seek to include that child in their activity. Occasionally, parents of infants with impaired attachment may seek medical attention. Older children may present to their pediatrician with odd speech or unusual behaviors.
Autism persists into adulthood, but the outcome varies.
Some adults continue to have severe speech deficits, while others develop adequate communication skills and appear close to normal. Often these adults are described as eccentric, introverted or compulsive. Symptoms of Autism. Social Skills Young children diagnosed with autism are frequently described as being independent. They do not ask for assistance with difficult situations.