4. Uncontrollable Emotions and Outbursts
The concept of an autistic child having a serious outburst or tantrum may be perceived as a common symptom, but this is actually one of the rarer manifestations. Autistic children may display very irregular reactions even to normal situations, such as being outside. They might even throw a tantrum and be physically aggressive towards their siblings, parents, peers, or themselves. This includes banging their heads against a wall or biting without thinking.
You may notice such symptoms when an autistic child is exposed to situations that may be even slightly stressful. This could include meeting new people, being away from their parents for the first time, or hearing other children making noise.
Any emotional outbursts in such settings should be carefully noted and monitored to rule out autism. If the issue comes to consulting a doctor, they would be helped along by any specific instances.