Autistic behavior

Definition
Autistic behavior describes behavioral patterns similar to those seen in Autism.

Considerations

Autistic behavior includes:

• Absent or poorly-developed verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  
• Abnormal socialization (lack of need for socialization)
  
• Social withdrawal
  
• Inability to make friends
  
• Repetitive body movements
  
• Ritualistic behavior
  
• Lack of eye contact
  
• Various speech pattern abnormalities

Common Causes

• Infantile Autism
  
• Deafness
  
• Mental retardation
  
• Metabolic degenerative CNS (central nervous system) disorders
  
• Schizophrenia

Call your health care provider if

Call your provider if your child exhibits autistic behavior but is not known to be autistic.

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