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Autism Spectrum Australia. Characteristics. Autism is characterised by marked difficulties in behaviour, social interaction, communication and sensory sensitivities. Some of these characteristics are common among people on the spectrum; others are typical of the disability but not necessarily exhibited by all people on the autism spectrum.
1 Lack of empathy. 2  People with autism may have difficulty understanding another person's feelings, such as pain or sorrow. 3  Verbal and nonverbal communication. 4  Symptoms may include: 5  Delay in, or lack of, learning to talk.6  As many as 40% of people with autism never speak. 7  Problems taking steps to start a conversation. Lack of interest in sharing enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people. 2  Lack of empathy. 3  People with autism may have difficulty understanding another person's feelings, such as pain or sorrow. 4  Verbal and nonverbal communication.