Communication difficulties

  • Delayed language development
  • Reduced vocabulary
  • Poor clarity of speech
  • Poor word recall
  • Difficulty forming sentences
  • Poor understanding of spoken speech
  • Difficulty following instructions
  • Poor empathy
  • Poor ability to express needs/feelings
  • Literal understanding/speech
  • Obsessional/repetitive speech
  • Screaming/frequent crying
  • Chewing/swallowing problems
  • Asks nonsensical questions
  • Conversations are one way
  • Poor listening skills
  • Misreads social cues/subtleties
  • Poor copying/imitation skills
  • Few facial expressions