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Autism is a spectrum. It's like asking "How many restaurants serve coffee that isn't hot?"
A TSS who worked with autistic children in Lancaster County got upset when that Washington newspaper asserted that autism was unknown among the Amish. It's not. It is diagnosed less often, she admitted,but that's because, in her opinion, the Amish lifestyle is less stressful for kids. Many autistic kids are terribly upset by loud and busy environments.
There's also a financial inventive for schools to get an autism diagnoses for kids that, in Amish schools, are simply considered, "all boy."
It's probably as common in the Amish as in English populations.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Are there lots of Amish people in Shipshewana?
Yes, there are there of many Amish people.
How many miles from Amish to Washington?
There are no Amish in washington state as of 2012.
What are Amish rules about communicating with the non-Amish?
They can talk with the "English" (non-Amish) all they want.
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.
How do you become Amish as an adult?
You don't. The closest to Amish would be Mennonites. There are many of Mennonites that have different beliefs. Again You have to be Born Amish to be Amish. They do have good food and know how to save a buck.
Where did many Amish and Mennonites settle in Ohio?
Many original Amish settlers settled in Pennsylvania over a century ago, thus many Amish communities and districts are still in Pennsylvania today. However, there are also many Amish communities in Indiana and Ohio.
Where can you buy top quality Amish dining room chairs?
Amish dining room chairs can be bought right from the Amish! The Amish usually have shops that they sell their own hand made furniture. Many times these shops are located near Amish communities.
Can my autistic kid use my mixer?
Autistic children can do many things that other children whom are not autistic do on a daily basis. I advise showing him/her how to do it safely and be patient with the child. Good luck!
How long does it usually take before someone would notice the changes of a Non-autistic to becom non-verbal and or become Autistic and why?
A person cannot become Autistic, a person is born Autistic. Not speaking does not mean that a person has become Autistic, there are many reasons why a neurotypical person may stop speaking.
Can autistics be actors?
Yes - autistic people can do anything that neurotrypical people can do. There are many autistic actors, for example Daryl Hannah.
Do Amish people wear hollister?
Many old and new order Amish youth wear Hollister.
