Use simple language; speak slowly and clearly.
  Use concrete terms and ideas.
  Repeat simple questions; allowing time (10-15 seconds) for a response.
  Proceed slowly and give praise and encouragement.
  Do not attempt to physically stop self-stimulating behavior.
  Each individual with autism is unique and may act or react differently.

  May be non-verbal or have very limited verbal abilities.
  May appear deaf; may not respond to verbal cues.
  May repeat words or phrases in place of normal communication.
  May have difficulty expressing needs; uses gestures or points.

  May have tantrums-display extreme distress for no apparent reason.
  May exhibit inappropriate laughing or giggling.
  May show no real fear of danger.
  May have little or no eye contact.
  May appear insensitive to pain.
  May be sensitive to touch, sound or bright lights.
  May exhibit self-stimulating behaviors: hand flapping, body rocking.
  May become anxious in new situations.
  May not understand consequences of their actions.