Typically it is not possible to tell if autism is present while the baby is in the womb. However, if you do discover that you child has autism, early intervention is key. Understand that autism is not the end of the world, just the beginning of a new normal.
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No, this shows in the child's behavior when the child is a bit older.
Autistic people don't 'get' autism, Autistic people are born Autistic just like people are born African-American or born male/female. Tony Hawk thus was born Autistic, he became Autistic while he was still developing in his mothers womb.
Yes, of course you can be Autistic and still go to college. Many Autistic people are highly intelligent so will not only go to college but often outperform their peers or even attend college before peers of the same age. Although many Autistic people require support to be able to attend college, although support for Autistic students is improving often it's not sufficient or they force support on Autistic students which is inappropriate to their needs.
Autism is still believed to primarily be down to genetics. Two Neurotypical parents can still have an Autistic child - they may carry the genes even if they are not Autistic themselves, or a theory is that mutations in part of the genes in both parents can pair together to lead to Autistic offspring.I'm the only Autistic person in my family - 7 siblings on my mothers side, 13 siblings on my fathers side, and within the entire family including all my cousins I'm the only Autistic person.
Yes.
Autism isn't something that you overcome, Autism is your identity - you are always Autistic, there is no way to change that. As someone who is Autistic you will still display traits of your neurology.
Yes, according to a recent science study by the Oxford University medical reseach department, if born autistic, one is autistic for the rest of their life. Faranella is clearly still affected by common symptoms of autism.
The executor has no power while the person is living. Until they are appointed by the court, they have no power.
If your child is Autistic then they will always be Autistic, that cannot change as Autism is part of their neurology and who they are. I'm not entirely sure why 'looks normal' is a reason to think his Autism is in question, Autistic people look no different to neurotypical people. Please, if your child is Autistic you need to learn about Autism.
They need to be weaned and eating solid food before they are "re-homed.)
Autistic people are no more special than anyone else. Although savants tend to be Autistic, and Autism can give people advantages such as 'special interests' that allow Autistic people to quickly become experts in subjects or unique understandings...Autistic people are still just like anyone else.
On one hand autistic individuals are not mystery machines or pyschics. People should never compare them that way. They're still people but just think in pictures and sounds
Yes, Autistic people can become doctors. Autistic people can gain doctrines or become medical doctors, Autism is a neurological difference that impacts social and communication skills but does not typically impact on IQ or academic abilities. Many Autistic people may need support in education but can still reach a level where their can gain qualifications to become a doctor.