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No, autistic people do not have a shorter lifespan. There is nothing about autism that would cause someone to have a shorter lifespan.
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Can autistic people have long life spans like typical people can?
Yes, autistic people can live as long as neurotypical people or people with other neurologies. There is nothing about autism that would shorten a persons lifespan.
How much shorter was a miners lifespan than that of an average persons?
In Bolivia, where the average lifespan is 67 years, a miner could be expected to live only 35-40 years."The expected lifespan of a miner once they begin work in the Potosi mines is only 10 years. "
What is the prognosis for severe to profound retardation?
Studies have shown that these persons have a shortened life expectancy. The diseases that are usually associated with severe retardation may cause the shorter lifespan
Do autistic children live a long life?
It can if it effects the person enough. Someone with Aspergers should experience a normal lifespan (like anyone with autism) however if they have specific interests this can risk themselves to be in dangerous situations. Autism is not like a deformity which can certainly shortne lifespan but rather it is somethign someone lives with mentally for the rest of thier lives.
What is shorter in women than in men?
Lifespan
Do people with autism live long?
Autistic people (identity-first language) live as long as Neurotypical people, Autism doesn't impact on health in such a way that could shorten someone's life. In theory Autistic people have a slightly shorter lifespan because some Autistic people have problems identifying harmful behaviour - such as children who wander near water - also due to prejudice Autistic people may be more likely to be unemployed or be denied equal medical care which impacts on life.
Do albino guinea pigs have a shorter lifespan?
No same
When did your lifespan become shorter?
November 4, 2008.
Do vegans have a shorter lifespan than meat eaters?
No.
Do animals who gave birth now have a shorter lifespan?
No
What is the difference between autism and gifted?
Autism is a brain abnormality. Its primary symptoms are communication problems, difficulty with social interactions, and extreme sensitivity to physical contact. Some autistic persons are gifted in some way- they have the ability to perform something extraordinarily well. Not all autistic persons are gifted, and only a small percentage of gifted persons are autistic.
What is the life expantancy of an autistic young adult?
The life expectancy of an autistic person is no different to that of a neurotypical person. Autism does not effect a persons life expectency.
