Author Specializing in Autism Themed Novels at Novels (2001–present) · Author has 3.6K answers and 2M answer views · Updated 5y ·
- Poor prosody is usually the thing I notice first. This is the melody of speech. The person speaks in a monotone, often nasal, sometimes too high
- Speaking at great length, so that you can't get a word in edgewise, typically in an extremely boring topic, is another clue — obsession with obscure trivia. A good conversation is like a volleyball game. The ball goes back and forth. Alternatively, the person may never speak at all
- Avoiding eye contact is another. The person may not appreciate that it's rude to be looking at the computer or cell phone during a conversation.
- Hyper or hypo sensitivities to sensory stimuli will be frequent, especially sensitivity to loud noises or certain food tastes. Many will be touch averse and not like physical affection — or alternatively will be overly huggy and not notice that the person isn't enjoying being crushed.
- Rigidity in the face of changes in routine or plans is another typical symptom.
- The person will typically be mystified as to why no one likes them
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