Autism Centre

Another characteristic and perhaps the most confusing feature of autism is an uneven skill development. A neuro -typical child’s overall development at 4 years of age would be that of a 4 year old. A 4-year old child with autism however may have speech development like that of a 2-year, gross motor skills developed like an 8-year, fine motor skills of a 6-year, and self-help skills of a 3-year child. So a person may be able to do basic arithmetic but not speak; or may know the alphabet, numbers and nursery rhymes, but may not be able to ask for or tell his/her needs or desires. Because of all these characteristics, no two people on the autistic spectrum, look or behave the same.