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Sadly, it is commonly perceived that people with Autism are not intelligent. This is in fact, not the case and I believe it is our job as Autism advocates to raise awareness about the fact that individuals with Autism can be productive members of society.
At a recent conference I attended on work opportunities for adults on the Autism Spectrum, world renowned Autism expert, Susan Bryson, noted that only approximately 25% of people with Autism have an intellectual handicap. She then continued to point out that many people on the Autism Spectrum possess valuable cognitive strengths including
- excellent attention to detail
- excellent pattern-detection skills
- superior visual search skills
- persistance
- highly reliable
- highly accurate and often perfectionistic, possessing a desire for precision and being unwilling to sacrifice accuracy for speed.
All of these attributes can make people with Autism extremely valuable employees so we all as a society have to start rethinking what it means to have Autism!
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Brenda Deskin
------------------------------- It depends on whether the individual person has been educated on what autism is. Sadly, much of society, and even some individuals who may work with autistics, still can't tell the difference between "Asperger's/HFA" vs. "Kanner's". Along with all of the other disabilities where autism can also be effected. It also depends on where people get their information on autism from, and based on how accurate it is, along with updated. I truly think that the media in all forms are causing many complications for all of us to be accepted into society.
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Who had a child who survived autism?
most people with autistic children, autism is not fatal
What age do most people get autism?
No one 'gets' autism. Autism is a neurological difference, people who are autistic are born autistic and it'snot something that they contract.
Are ball pythons smart?
If you think they are, that's what you think. I personally don't think they are dumb but its right for people to think whatever they want to think.
Do most people with autism have learning difficulties?
No, most autistic people do not have learning difficulties. Although learning difficulties are common with autism, especially in childhood, it's not true for all.
Where are people most likely to get autism?
Around United States and England.
Where do most dumb people live?
Canada
What Barbie said math is hard?
Teen Talk Barbie. I think she said "Math class is tough." A lot of people objected to this "dumb blonde" stereotype and the dolls that said that were withdrawn. However, I think most people would agree that MATH IS HARD! So, not so dumb after all.
What does ASD mean in special education?
It may stand for multiple things - the most likely is probably Autism Spectrum Disorder - A group of disorders related to what we traditionally think of as Autism.
Most people swear in their songs becuz they think it's cool and think that it will attract most listeners?
Cruse words, are strong words. That's why musicians swear.
How do you live if you have autism?
By breathing, eating, etc. while accomplishing all the milestones most people go through during their life. Autism is not life-threatening.
How do you start a topic sentence if your topic is about Autism?
WikiAnswers will not write your introduction for you, but we WILL help you learn how to do it yourself! Click on the related link to learn more about topic sentences. You need to decide what is the most interesting point of this assignment for you, because writing is easiest if you write about something you find interesting! Nobody else can give you a "good topic" because our ideas will not be interesting to you. Pick the thing that you think is most interesting or most important, and make that the topic. If you just start writing, you will be through with your assignment before you know it!
Can you use blue for autism awareness?
Autism Awareness is associated with the hate group Autism Speaks - they seek to increase awareness by implying that autism is a tragedy in order to increase their profits. They use blue because it is their companies brand colour, it reminds people of their organisation so they are more likely to donate to them rather than to autism organisation that support autistic people.
