What Is High Functioning Autism?

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8. Physical Characteristics of Autism

Because autism is a developmental disorder, there are physical traits as well as emotional and social ones. These traits don't show up on a person's face, but they do affect autistic people's behavior.

Many autistic people are less coordinated and they may move differently. Their body language may seem stiff or exaggerated. Repetitive, unusual movements like rocking or hand flapping are common. Sometimes these movements can be dangerous. Autistic people, even high functioning ones, might sometimes bite themselves or bang their heads.4‘Autism Spectrum Disorder.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 6 Jan. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928.

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