All autistic individuals are withdrawn, avoid eye contact, engage in self injurious behaviour, rock, spin objects and avoid affection. Truth Individuals with autism tend to be diverse.
Some autistic individuals engage in eye contact while others enjoy tickles and hugs.
However, not all engage in rocking, spinning or self abusive behaviour. Individuals with autism share common behavioural characteristics, and it is on this basis that a diagnosis is made. Those children who display social interest generally have difficulty initiating interactions and developing friendships. Many autistic children also display poor eye contact. Impaired communication skills Approximately 50 percent of autistic individuals do not develop spoken language skills.