Distinguishing characteristics of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) vary from person to person. Rarely do two individuals with autism have the exact same characteristics. There is no specific testing to determine if someone has autism, doctors, scientist and researchers, have to study individuals and look for common characteristics as well as symptoms that those with ASD might have in common. Certain characteristics that studies have found, are that those diagnosed with autism tend to have a difficult time communicating, with many individuals being non-verbal. A child may not be diagnosed with autism until the age of 3 or 4, but according to autismspeaks.org, a parent can look for signs that a child might have autism. Such characteristics that
