According to Dr. Cao Jun, children with autism will show a lack of interest in social activities, difficulty in establishing emotional connections with others, and repetitive behaviors and language. Whereas, introversion is a personality trait that manifests itself as a tendency to be alone, think, and self-reflective, they usually have some social skills and just need more time to adapt to their new environment.
Social interaction: Autistic children have significant difficulties in social interaction, difficulty making emotional connections with others, lack eye contact, and are not interested in the emotional expression of others;An introverted child may behave normally in a familiar environment, but may appear reserved in a new environment or in front of strangers.
Language skills: Autistic children may have symptoms such as delayed language development, repetitive language, or nonsensical languageIntroverts, on the other hand, usually have normal language skills, but may be more reticent in new environments or stressful situations.
Hobbies: Autistic children show unusual interest in certain things or activities, such as repetitive arrangement of objects, excessive attention to specific topics, etc.;Introverts, on the other hand, may be interested in a variety of things, but are more inclined to explore when they are alone.
Emotional behavior: Autistic children will experience behaviors such as emotional instability, irritability, and anxiety;Introverted children, on the other hand, may exhibit behaviors such as withdrawal and avoidance when they encounter stress.
For children with autism, Dr. Cao Jun advises parents to seek professional medical assessment and advice. Interventions included behavioural, verbal, and pharmacological. At the same time, parents can help their children improve their social skills and language skills by creating a structured environment and using visual aids.