Skip to content

Traits Many Actually Autistic People Have

Characteristics of Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Indiana University Bloomington

Follow the link above for much more information

While individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are unique as anyone else, some common global characteristics exist within the population. These characteristics vary in intensity, degree, and amount, and manifest differently from person to person and over time. The following characteristics associated with ASD are loosely based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5™) and should be used to gain a better understanding of individuals identified with ASD, design a program, or facilitate discussion.



Symptoms of Autism National Health Service United Kingdom