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No. If you're asking whether people with autism have higher intelligence than people without, it depends on what autism spectrum disorder they have. A person with aspergers or high-functioning autism will probably have higher intelligence than those without, and a person with low-functioning (severe) autism will have mental handicaps. If your question is whether people with autism have a special form of intelligence that other people don't have, then here is how I would put it. The vast majority of the information that a non-autistic person absorbs and remembers is social ("I think he was angry with me," or "Jill's birthday is April 28") or relevant to everyday life, (Which maybe why the adaptable, insightful social butterfly's brain completely shuts down in math and chem class. They aren't unintelligent. They have a great amount of social intelligence.), whereas the vast majority of the information that an autistic person absorbs and remembers is factual or sensory (the appearance of the bricks of a building, the equations taught in class, minute details relating to their "fixation" topics.) If your question is whether the experience of an autistic person is superior to that of a non-autistic person is somehow divine, the answer is no. The experience of an autistic person allows them a very unique perspective on the world, and may even lead them to make great contributions in an area of their fixation or interest, but it is the abilities of a non-autistic person that allow you to make friends or go grocery-shopping. Both types of people and experiences are needed in the world, and no type is superior. As to whether the experience of an autistic person is divine, probably not. It is hard enough to find a convincing argument for God's existence, and it's assuming a lot to say that autism is a divine experience or "God's will."
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoMany do, but not all.
Some, like me, have an IQ well above 100.
Usually, autism is associated with IQs below 70. However, children are often diagnosed with autism before their IQs are known, so if they later are determined to have an IQ above 100, they are described as having high-functioning autism, or might be rediagnosed as having Asperger's Syndrome or another condition that causes symptoms similar to autism.
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∙ 13y agoAutism does not affect your intelligence per se; it affects the way you see the world and how you communicate with other people. However, most autistic people are very intelligent in their own way.
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∙ 9y agoAn Autistic person can be smarter than other people, but there's nothing to say that Autistic people are smarter than other people with different neurologists or disabilities. People are individuals, determining one group is smarter than another may be positive prejudice but still prejudice.
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∙ 14y agoThe short answer is yes, many autistic children are also mentally retarded. Not all of them are, however, and some autistic people have very high IQs.
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∙ 13y agoit depends what kind of autism they have... they are very creative and they think of really cool ideas. so they can be very smart
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∙ 11y agoYes,people with High Functioning Autism or Asperger Syndrome have higher IQs than average but those with Low Functioning Autism may have lower iqs
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∙ 12y agoYes.
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Is learning disabilitie a signs of autism?
It could be; but not nessaserally, many people with autism (but by no means all) have learning disabilities, but if someone has learning difficulties but shows no Social Difficulties or any other autistic symptoms, then they most likely are not autistic.
How long does it take for some people to become Autistic if they quit talking and why?
A person cannot become Autistic, people are born Autistic. Not talking is not necessarily a sign of Autism either, many autistic people are non-verbal but not all and there are other reasons for people not talking.
Could autistics marry other autistics?
I am high functioning Autistic and I believe there are "Autistic types", kind of like categories of personality and compatibility. I could date another Autistic person if they were like me and would love to marry one but could never marry a typical person(can't stand living with them, no offence) I think how many Autistic people its easier to marry or date another autistic person and most Autistic on autistic relationships I know are far happier and longer than Autistic on NeuroTypical relationships. I would love to marry an autistic guy.
Can people with autism hang out with people a lot?
Yes, people with autism can hang out with others, just like anyone else. It may be helpful to communicate preferences and boundaries in social interactions beforehand to ensure a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. Having understanding and supportive friends can make socializing easier for individuals with autism.
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.
Do kids with autism freak out when other kids cry?
Kids with autism can 'freak out' when other kids cry, all autistic people are different. Autistic people have lower levels of cogitative empathy, meaning that they may struggle to recognise emotions in others or acting appropriately in response compared to neurotypical people, however autistic people have significantly higher levels of affective or 'true' empathy compared to neurotypical people. This means that autistic people can be very sensitive to the emotions of others, when they are able to recognise others are upset it can make autistic people very upset too.
How does an Autistic know and or find friend who is Autistic like them?
Often autistic people can spot autism in others, given symptoms of autism or that many autistic people are a little unusual - I'm autistic and have found over the years that we autistic people tend to be naturally drawn to each other, which is a nice thought. If you are seeking out other autistic people it is best to join an online autism community such as WrongPlanet - although like any other online community there can be a fair share of drama, most members are autistic so you can make friends with them online or look for other autistic people living close to you. Many areas have an autism group of some sort, for example where I live we have two autism social groups - try searching online for such groups, sites such as Meetup, and try finding local autism schools or groups to contact to ask if they know of any such groups suitable for you.
Why are Indians smart?
They are no smarter than other people.
Is being bullied fun?
No, it is not fun to be bullied.
Can an autistic person make a child?
Yes, Autistic people can 'make' a child just like anyone else.Autism is a neurological variation, it doesn't prevent someone from reproducing just like a person of any other neurology. Autistic people are more likely to have Autistic offspring, especially if both mother and father are Autistic, but can also have children of different neurologies.
Can people with autism be in wheelchairs?
Yes, of course Autistic people can be in wheelchairs. A person can have more than one condition or disability, and Autistic people are as likely to use a wheelchair as any other group of people.
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.
