What did you see?

These are the following characteristics you may have observed:

• Distractability-Guang was so focused on his environment, especially noises that he had a difficult time focusing on anything else.

• Organization of time and space-Guang had to write things down so he would not forget. He liked to have items in his room in a particular spot and order. Notice how he was sleeping when his brother came in. Many students on the spectrum have a difficult time with sleep patterns.

• Social Interactions/Communication skills-At the market Guangs interactions with the man at his table were not reciprocal. The man continued to speak, but Guang was not sure how to interact until the man asked about the Glass.

• Guang had and extremely gifted talent for music, but his ability to adhere to a schedule and communication skills were preventing him from obtaining a job.