Autism spectrum condition (ASC) comprises two main domains. To fulfill the diagnostic criteria the degree of difficulty in these domains must be such that they cause impairment.
Difficulties in social interaction and communication, in: · Starting and maintaining back and forth conversations · Understanding non-verbal communication like eye contact, facial expressions and body language · Understanding social rules and contexts, resulting in difficulties in making and maintaining friendships Restricted interests and/or rigid and repetitive behaviours: · Restricted or repetitive movements or speech, such as rocking, hand-flapping and repetitive questions · Rigid adherence to routines or ritualised patterns, for example, needing to take the same route to school · Resistance to changes, such as displaying behaviours that others see as challenging due…
