Contributed by Michael Baniewicz, PsyD
Neuropsychologist

5 Symptoms of Social Communication Deficits

1. Avoids Eye Contact
   Child- refuses to look at face Adult- looks around face
2. Odd Reactions to Emotion

   Child- upset/laughing when someone is sad Adult- dismisses intense emotions in others

3. Communication Deficits
   Child- undeveloped speech, unrelated answers Adult- struggles in back-forth conversations
4. Limited Social Skills
   Child- low interest in back-forth play Adult- socially isolates, misses social cues
5. Wants to be Alone
   Child- sits in corner unresponsive Adult- engrossing in isolating activities