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Functioning labels are offensive and inaccurate - what does 'low-functioning' mean, where are the lines drawn between 'low-functioning' and 'high-functioning'? All function labels do is act to divide the autism community, it is the assumption that some people are 'more autistic' than others, some are worth less than others, and some may need less support than others.
An autistic person is an autistic person - how they are affected and the severity in which they are affected can change throughout their lives and even by day-to-day. There is nothing an autistic person cannot do, the restrictions are base don the individuals disabilities or abilities.
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Why do you need mud?
I have a low function autistic boy who needs a mud bottom, about 6 inches deep
Does ABA always help autistic people?
No, in fact ABA is considered to be abusive towards Autistic people.At it's best it is a form of training used to attempt to force an Autistic person to act like they are neurotypical - at it's core it assumes neurotypical is normal and that Autistic people are inferior, as such it is ableist and can teach low self-esteem in Autistic people, it also puts the burden on Autistic people to add to their strain by attempting to pass as neurotypical (rather than encouraging Autistic people to be themselves and encourage wider society to accept Autistic people). At it's worst ABA is abusive, involving abuse via punishment and denying Autistic people the things they need to maintain mental and neurological help e.g. preventing stimming or down time to cope with over stimulation, or punishing an Autistic person for suffering a meltdown which is beyond their control.
Why are children with autism clever?
Autistic people are sometimes very intelligent at birth, just like ordinary people are sometimes very intelligent at birth. No one knows why. Note: not all autistic people are intelligent, sometimes they have very low intelligence.
Can kids with autism remember?
It really depends. Autism is classified into 2 categories-high-functioning and low-functioning. Some low-functioning autistic people will occasionally forget things, but not all.
Is 56 IQ considered high functioning?
Function labels are ignorant and offensive - they are meaningless terms used to define what Autistic people Neurotypical people consider to be acceptable and which they see as less. An IQ of 56 is very low, depending on which IQ test you're using, but certainly no one is 'high functioning'.
How is it possible to have autism and still be very highly functional?
my brother has autism and is highly intelligent,its his emotions that he is challenged with.remember though there is a huge spectrum of autistic people and there needs differ greatly. i have autism and an IQ of 130, its just social things we find difficult
Is there such a thing as mid-functioning autism?
Yes. People with aspergers syndrome, like myself, are considered having high-functioning autism. So yes, there is such a thingA:I have not heard or read the term mid-functioning autism in papers on autism or Asperger's Syndrome, so it might not be a term that is typically used. Although, the term high-functioning autism is used, similar terms such as low-functioning autism or mid-functioning autism do not seem to be in common use, although that might be changing. The severity of autism ranges from mild to severe, so there are people with autism who function at different levels. The level of functioning (low, mid, or high) would be based on either IQ or how able the person is to function without help.
What is low functioning autism?
There's no such thing as low-functioning autism.Functioning labels - low-functioning/high-functioning - are terms based on an individual persons judgement to assign worth to Autistic people based on how close they are to neurotypical people. Low-functioning is a way to say that an Autistic person is severely effected by their Autism so disabled and viewed as less than someone who is deemed to be high-functioning. These labels are ableist and offensive, yet continue to be used because of stigma and ableism towards Autism.
What is high functioning autism?
High functioning autism often is called Asperger's Syndrome. Usually they tend to lack social skills. My son doesn't talk at all so he is considered low functioning autism.EDIT: While often called Asperger's Syndrome, the two are similar but different pervasive development disorder. Go here, asperger-s-syndromefor a more in depth explanation of AS.
What is GSR in relation to kidney function I was told mine is low.?
A low GSR ( glutathione reductase) in relation to kidney function indicates that an infection is possible. Low levels of GSR can indicate pseudomonas and staph infections.
What is GSR in relation to kidney function I was told mine is low?
A low GSR ( glutathione reductase) in relation to kidney function indicates that an infection is possible. Low levels of GSR can indicate pseudomonas and staph infections.
What is the function of low power objective of a microscope?
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