Autistic traits

Have a look at the definition at ...

www.vocabulary.com/.../trait

It gives an example of "having green eyes" as a trait. i.e. it is a definite characteristic rather than a trace of a characteristic. I think people often think it means a detectable but perhaps not significant feature but the specialists may be using it in a more black and white way - he either has the characteristics of autism or not.

I think this might be a case where common usage differs slightly from the way that a doctor or scientist may use the word.

Thanks the peadatirican did not say what traits just said traits and sensory issues,wve been to see the audiologist and they are giving my son some specail hearing aids,but not for deafness for hypercussis.

Did the Paed say what autistic "traits" your child has?  Some professionals prefer to use words such as "traits" or "tendencies".  When my son was diagnosed in the late 1980s there was a disagreement between 2 professionals.  1 said "autism", the other wanted to use the phrase "autistic tendencies".  I asked them outright : was he autistic?? The answer was yes.  Therefore I indicated that should be written in their report.  I didn't want any ambiguity.  So, I'd have another word with the Paed to clarify.

Does it though?

I dont know,however what i do know is everyday life can be hellish,how can that just be traits?

Surely 'autistic traits' means he is a bit autistic. Perhaps not enough to be classed as disabled/need help as far as they are concerned, but still on the spectrum?