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Is autism only found in children?
No - autism is a neurological condition, autistic children grow-up into autistic adults.
Why can't adults with autism sort situations out?
We can.
Why do adults with autism hide or look tranced?
We don't.
Can adults develop autism?
Some adults might not be diagnosed as having autism until they are adults. Autism is generally believed to have a genetic component, which means a person is born with it. If a person has a mild case of autism or was misdiagnosed, it might not be correctly diagnosed until adulthood.
Does autism and cerebral palsy leave you in a coma?
I don't know about that. But there are some children + adults with cerebral Palsy that are diagnosed with autism.
Do adults get autism?
Your usually born with it and grow up to still have it. Basically it runs with you your whole life.
Do children who are diagnosed with autism grow up to be adults with autism or is it then called or considered something else?
Autism is still called autism once a child reaches adulthood. Mild cases may be named something else, although closely related to autism, such as Aspergers. Some autistic patients are not diagnosed until they reach adulthood.
Will you have autism all your life?
Yes, it is a developmental disability which cannot be cured. However, it can be treated with great success and many people with autism lead normal lives as adults.
What is life like to be married with a person with autism?
Well, if you really love him/her the autism shouldn't affect your marriage it should only affect how they function.
Can a person be in their forties and have autism and not know it?
Yes, it is very common for Autistic adults to have gone throughout their lives without knowing that they were Autistic. It was believed that Autism only occurred in boys, that a person was only Autistic if they behaved in a way common in those more severely impacted by Autism, and Autism was not widely known about a few decades ago...thus often people don't realize they're Autistic. Many adults do not realize that they're Autistic until their children are diagnosed and they start to learn more about Autism, thus recognize characteristics in themselves.
Is there any record of someone with autism giving birth to a child with autism?
Yes, there are many documented cases of autistic individuals having children, including children who are also autistic. This is not unusual or mysterious. Autism is not a disease or something that “appears out of nowhere.” It is a neurodevelopmental difference, and research shows that genetics can play a role in how autism runs in families. What is important to understand is: • Autism is not an illness that someone “catches” or “passes on” in a simple way • Having an autistic parent does not guarantee an autistic child • Many autistic people have non-autistic children, and many non-autistic parents have autistic children • Autism reflects differences in brain development, not a defect or failure For parents, it can help to view autism through a strengths-based lens. Autistic individuals have unique ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world. These differences can bring challenges, but they can also be associated with creativity, deep focus, honesty, and strong interests. Autism is simply one form of human neurodiversity. It is not a tragedy, and it does not prevent someone from forming relationships, building families, or living meaningful lives.
Why is a child diagnosed with autism every 20 minutes?
For the same reason so many adults have autism, also for the same reason so many children and adults are neurotypical - it's just how we're born. This question is like asking 'why are so many children black?'.
