Physicians look for a variety of symptoms when they are diagnosing autism spectrum disorder in children. Children with autism struggle with communication or socialization and exhibit repetitive or restrictive behaviors. Children who fail to make eye contact, refuse to respond to their name, adhere to a restrictive routine, or focus on a single toy may be showing symptoms of autism.
Research shows that patients with autism display distinctive brain waves. Studies continue to define the differences in brain waves between children who have autism and those who do not. Healthcare providers hope that one day they can use this information to diagnose autism through brain wave patterns.
