Summary Statement : This is not an exhaustive list of characteristics of the Autistic Spectrum. Nor are all these characteristics particular to autism alone. It includes a listing of traits one most commonly sees in Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASCs). But please note that not every autistic person will display every point on this list nor to a similar degree as the next autistic person. This is just a general guideline to some of the underlying issues seen in ASCs.