Don’t Be Reticent to Ask about ASD.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability.  It can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.  Often times there is nothing about how people with ASD look that sets them apart from other people.  People with ASD may communicate, interact, even behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people.

Children with ASD may –

1.  Not look at objects when someone points them out

2.  Not have interest in other human beings

3.  Avoid eye contact entirely and wish to be alone

4.  Be unaware when people talk to them, but react to other sounds in the process

5.  Repeat the same actions over and over

There are many other signs as well.  To look for the warning triggers that your child MIGHT have Autism Spectrum Disorder please take the time to consult with New Jersey child psychologist Dr. Steven Sussman at his office located at 615 Sherwood Pkwy. in Mountainside.  Call for an appointment at (908) 217-8106.  A new understanding ASD may be a phone call away.