1. Does the child lack an understanding of how to play with other children? For example, unaware of the unwritten rules of social play. | | | | | | |
2. When free to play with other children, such as school lunchtime, does the child avoid social contact with them? For example, finds a secluded place or goes to the library. | | | | | | |
3. Does the child appear unaware of social conventions or codes of conduct and make inappropriate actions and comments? for example, making a personal comment to someone but the child seems unaware how the comment could offend. | | | | | | |
4. Does the child lack empathy, i.e., the intuitive understanding of another person's feelings? For example, not realising an apology would help the other person feel better. | | | | | | |
5. Does the child seem to expect other people to know their thoughts, experiences and opinions? For example, not realising you could not know about something because you were not with the child at the time. | | | | | | |
6. Does the child need an excessive amount of reassurance, especially if things are changed or go wrong? | | | | | | |
7. Does the child lack subtlety in their expression of emotion? For example, the child shows distress or affection out of proportion to the situation. | | | | | | |
8. Does the child lack precision in their expression of emotion? For example, not understanding the levels of emotional expression appropriate for different people. | | | | | | |
9. Is the child not interested in participating in competitive sports, games, activities? | | | | | | |
10. Is the child indifferent to peer pressure? For example, does not follow the latest craze in toys or clothes. | | | | | | |