Symptons of Autism And ADHD:

• Autism in young children

1. Not responding to their name


2. Avoiding eye contact


3. Not smiling when you smile at them


4. Getting very upset if they do not like a certain taste, smell or sound


5. Repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, flicking their fingers or rocking their body


6. Not talking as much as other children


7. Repeating the same phrases

• Autism in older children

1. Not seeming to understand what others are thinking or feeling


2. Finding it hard to say how they feel


3. Liking a strict daily routine and getting very upset if it changes


4. Having a very keen interest in certain subjects or activities


5. Getting very upset if you ask them to do something