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A lot of Autistic people have severe sleeping problems.
Autistic people tend to have lower levels of melatonin which is the chemical responsible for telling the body when to sleep, Autistic people can often get caught-up in what they're doing so lose track of time, Executive Dysfunction can make it hard to keep a bedtime routine, and Autism people often have problems 'turning off' their brain in order to sleep. Some autistic people have no problems, but most Autistic people will experience sleeping problems at least once during their lives.
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Do all autism people act the same?
No, not all autistic people act the same - autistic people are as different and varied as neurotypical people. Like with neurotypical people all autistic people will share common traits, but once you meet one autistic person then you've met one autistic person...we're all very different.
Why people should not sleep in daytime?
People are supposed to sleep in daytime
How many chromosomes does a normal individual have?
The average human has 24 chromosomes, and autistic people have two copies of the 23rd in place of the 24th
Does rain help people sleep?
Not directly, some people think the sound of rain falling is relaxing, and it soothes them to sleep. There is also some evidence that the ionization caused by the falling water helps relax the body. The cold weather when its raining is what drives people to sleep..primarily because its so good to sleep when its cold.
Do you have a sense of smell when you sleep?
Your senses don't sleep. This is why people can wake up if there is smoke from a house fire.
How do you get autistic spectrum?
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological condition, autistic people are born autistic - we do not know why people are autistic.
Can a nornal child turn into autistic child?
Firstly, it's offensive for you to imply that autistic people are abnormal - autistic people are different to neurotypical people, not less than. A person is born autistic, it is not something that happens to 'normal' people or something that you turn into, you are always autistic.
What are the cards that autistic people use called?
Well, I don't know about other Autistic people but the only cards I use are credit cards for my shopping! You'd have to be more specific as to what sort of cards you're talking about, you may mean ID cards or some Autistic people have cards to communicate.
Are all autistic children saviants?
No, not all Autistic children are savants. Many Savants are Autistic, but most Autistic people are as normal as Neurotypical people with no particularly special talents.
Do all autistic people lack a sense of humor?
No, not all autistic people lack a sense of humour. There is a saying in the autism community: once you've met one autistic person...you've met one autistic person. autistic people are as different and varied as neurotypical people.
How do you get an autistic child to sleep?
It is due to thte fact that autistic brains have tremendous trouble shutting down because of everything around them. The best way to get an autistic child a good night sleep is to get them a weighted blanket and not have anything that coyld destract them around when its bedtime. This should help.
Would Employers hire an Autistic?
Employers do hire Autistic people, however normally when they do they don't realize that the person is Autistic. There is a lot of prejudice against Autistic people so even in areas where there are discrimination laws in place Autistic people often cannot find work, Autistic people normally have to hide their Autism from employers to avoid facing discrimination.
Do all autism people act the same?
No, not all autistic people act the same - autistic people are as different and varied as neurotypical people. Like with neurotypical people all autistic people will share common traits, but once you meet one autistic person then you've met one autistic person...we're all very different.
Why does your autistic child not answer to his name?
Your autistic child may not recognise their name as their name. Many autistic people are disconnected from how they are percieved by others, not all Autistic people accept the name given to them as representitive of them.
When did tony hawk get autism?
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.
Are people with autism crazy?
No, autistic people are not 'crazy'. Many autistic people can have mental health issues but they're no more likely to have mental health issues than anyone else and often mental health issues in autistic people is more to do with how society treats autistic people - e.g. depression is more likely in autistic people who are bullied or face discrimination.
Do autistic people have auditory halucinations?
Autistic people are as likely to experience auditory halucinations as neurotypical people. Auditory halucinations are not a characteristic of autism, if an autistic person is experiencing these symptoms it is a sign of a mental health problem and not due to their being autistic.
