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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.
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What is life like for a child with autism?
It depends on the severity. Autism treatment has come a very long way. There are many therapies available. These therapies work on social and academic progress. I am a mother of an autistic child. Hang in there. As long as your child is happy and healty, that's all that matters. Go to the Autism Society website. There is lots of information and support there. Ettina: I am high-functioning autistic. It seems to me that the most important determinant of what it's like for an autistic person is how other people react to your autism. When I was a kid being bullied at school and punished by teachers for things I couldn't help, it really sucked. But as a homeschooled kid with accepting parents, and now as a college student working towards turning my intense interest into a degree and a career, life is pretty good. From what I've seen with other autistics, no severity of autism makes you incapable of having a good life. It may make you unemployable, or unable to live independently, but given the proper support, anyone with autism can be happy. If you're doing what you love to do, surrounded by people who care about you and accept you for who you are, life is good no matter how severe your disability.
How many African Americans have autism?
It is impossible to say how many African-American people are Autistic. Generally speaking Autism diagnosis isn't broken down into race, but also African-American people are grossly under-diagnosed for Autism. A big part of this is to do with access to diagnosis, if a person cannot afford diagnosis or cannot afford higher insurance rates Autistic people have to pay then they will not seek diagnosis and thus cannot be recorded in Autism statistics.
How long do people with PKU live?
until they die
If a draft is reinstated will people with autism have to join too?
I don't think so?
How long did people live?
Years, depends how healthy you are some people live to over 100!or until there buts fall off pretty gay huh yea that's what i said
Will you have autism all my life?
Autism is a neurological difference, it is how the brain works and who you are as an individual. Thus for as long as you live you will be autistic.
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.
Is autism mental or a disibility physical?
Autism is not mental or physical per say, nor is it always a disability. Autism is a neurological difference - some people with autism do consider themselves disabled because of the way autism effects them, but many autistic people live just like neurotypical people so do not consider their autism to be a disability at all.
What is the oldest person in the world with Autistic?
As of my knowledge cutoff date in 2021, the oldest person with autism in the world is likely to be someone in their 70s or 80s. It is important to note that autism is a lifelong condition, and individuals with autism can lead long and fulfilling lives.
Why do environmental factors affect people with autism?
No, as far as we know there are no environmental factors that lead to autism - autism isn't 'triggered' it is a neurological variation. This however does not stop people using autism to try to support their agenda, for example some people claim vaccines, GMO's or pesticides cause autism.
How do you live if you have autism?
By breathing, eating, etc. while accomplishing all the milestones most people go through during their life. Autism is not life-threatening.
What is Autism awareness?
Autism awareness is simply making people aware of autism and Autistic people. Unfortunately organizations such as Autism Speaks uses autism awareness to speak negatively about autism and Autistic people to increase their profits, thus there remains a lot of ignorance about autism.
What can you do to people who have autism?
It would not be ethical or legal to do anything TO people who have autism.
Do people with autism repeat them self's?
Yes people with autism do repeat them self's.
How long does it take to develpe Autism and why?
Autism cannot be cured - Autism is a neurological difference, not an illness to be cured.A person is born Autistic and remains Autistic their entire life, just as someone who is born Caucasian cannot be 'cured' of being Caucasian. Autism is a neurological difference, you cannot get rid of Autism in a person without changing their brain, which is simply not possible.
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.
Is autism bad?
It depends on your definition of bad. For example, if being different is bad, autism is bad. If viewing the world in a different way, perhaps noticing things that other people have missed, is good, autism is good. There are characteristics of autism that make life more difficult for the person with autism and his or her family. There are characteristics that other people might envy, such as excellent memories. Whether or not autism is bad is a subjective view. You can get opinions, but not definitive answers to that question.
