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There's no such thing as low-functioning autism.
Functioning labels - low-functioning/high-functioning - are terms based on an individual persons judgement to assign worth to Autistic people based on how close they are to neurotypical people. Low-functioning is a way to say that an Autistic person is severely effected by their Autism so disabled and viewed as less than someone who is deemed to be high-functioning. These labels are ableist and offensive, yet continue to be used because of stigma and ableism towards Autism.
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∙ 13y agolow functioning autism is severe autism, were a person functions bellow average, and is non verbal.
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Can kids with autism remember?
It really depends. Autism is classified into 2 categories-high-functioning and low-functioning. Some low-functioning autistic people will occasionally forget things, but not all.
Is there such a thing as mid-functioning autism?
Yes. People with aspergers syndrome, like myself, are considered having high-functioning autism. So yes, there is such a thingA:I have not heard or read the term mid-functioning autism in papers on autism or Asperger's Syndrome, so it might not be a term that is typically used. Although, the term high-functioning autism is used, similar terms such as low-functioning autism or mid-functioning autism do not seem to be in common use, although that might be changing. The severity of autism ranges from mild to severe, so there are people with autism who function at different levels. The level of functioning (low, mid, or high) would be based on either IQ or how able the person is to function without help.
What is the treatment for low functioning autism?
There is no such thing as 'low-functioning autism', functioning labels are prejudice terms used to assign worth to an Autistic person based on how well they pass as neurotypical. Functioning terms say absolutely nothing about the difficulties or severity of difficulties an Autistic person may have or how those difficulties may change at different points in their lives. What treatments are available for a person depends on their individual needs, not another persons prejudice judgement of them.
There is any spies have Autism?
Spy vs Spy does have Aspergers or High Functioning Autism.
Can autism people buy a house?
It depends on how severe it is, if it's high functionong, yes, if it's low functioning they may need help
Who is the surfer with autism?
I believe you are referring to Clay Marzo, who has Asperger's Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism.
What is high functioning autism?
High functioning autism often is called Asperger's Syndrome. Usually they tend to lack social skills. My son doesn't talk at all so he is considered low functioning autism.EDIT: While often called Asperger's Syndrome, the two are similar but different pervasive development disorder. Go here, asperger-s-syndromefor a more in depth explanation of AS.
What is the life span of a person who has high-functioning autism?
Autism and Asperger's Syndrome do not affect the life span of an individual.
Is autism profound?
Yes, low funtioning autism
What are stereotypes of autism?
Well, there are few stereotypes of autism. One common stereotype is the autistic savant - many people think that every autistic has some area of incredible talent and is otherwise low functioning, when in fact only a few autistics fit that profile. Many disabilities, autism included, seem to have paired stereotypes of mild and severe. In autism, these are the low functioning and high functioning autism stereotypes. Rather than recognizing that most autistics are medium functioning, many people seem to think there are two distinct subtypes of autism - the nonverbal, self-injurious person in diapers; and the highly intelligent, socially awkward person with mild impairment. A few people, confused by the description of 'lack of empathy', think that autism is similar to psychopathy. In reality, autism is a failure of understanding, not caring. Incidentally, autistic repetitive behaviors are sometimes referred to as 'stereotypies' or 'stereotypical behavior'. This consists of actions like rocking back and forth, hand-flapping, lining up toys, etc. It's unrelated to the usual meaning of stereotypes.
What is Asperger's syndrome sometimes called?
Aspergers Syndrome can be called: Aspergers, High-Functioning Autism, or you could just call it Autism, because it's a type of Autism.
How do autistic people feel about their autism?
It depends on the person. People with autism are, first and foremost, people. And just like all people they have their own feelings and opinions about themselves even if they are not able to express these opinions. Some people with autism embrace their disorder and celebrate their "unique" way of living in the world. They are proud of their disability and do not wish for a cure. These people are almost exclusively high-functioning. Often, but not always, they are also successful: they are able to have a job and/or family and/or live independently. Other high-functioning people find their autism quite disabling and if a cure was offered would take it. Often these autistic people have extreme difficulty making friends, have extreme difficulty holding down a job or are unemployed, want to get married and have children but are unable to, may live off of a meager SSI check, may live in Section 8 housing and in poverty and endure other hardships. We do not know how most people with low-functioning autism view their autism because most are unable to tell us. The few low-functioning people who are able to communicate have just as varied views as those who are high-functioning: some view it as a different way of being and others long for a cure from their low-functioning condition. Every autistic person feels differently about his or her autism. If you want to know how an autistic person feels about his or her autism than you should ask him or her rather than to make generalizations about all autistic people. If the autistic person is unable to tell you than it is probably best not to assume anything but to help them live the best life they can.
