What are some examples of social skill deficits seen in autism?
Significant social deficits are essential to a diagnosis of autism. An individual may have poor eye contact, be unresponsive to social cues, or act as though heAsperger’s Disordershe is not able to hear. He/she may have a lack of, or limited, joint attention (spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment or interests with other people). This may be demonstrated by a lack of showing, bringing or pointing out objects of interest to other people, and is one of the most significant characteristics of ASD. There may be a lack of, or limited, social/emotional reciprocity, demonstrated when a child does not actively participate in simple social play or games (preferring solitary activities). Individuals with autism may not effectively use or understand facial expressions, gestures, or other non-verbal cues. There may be a failure to develop appropriate peer relationships, such as when a child may prefer (or appear to prefer) being alone and have difficulty interacting with other children. Another so
