It's a difference in brain design. The bit of the brain that deals with people (who they are, what they're feeling etc) is used as a data storage zone. Great for fast facts, detail on things etc. Not so great for interacting with people. We also have a huge need for routine and predictability, and may have major sensory issues (over or under sensitive to lights, sounds, textures, smells, touch etc). But many of us are great at spotting detail, accurate, determined, able to work for many hours. So it's got advantages for many people as well as disadvantages. Trouble is, most people doesn't know a lot about autism yet, so the adaptations we may need aren't there yet (in most cases). People thought it was the same as a low IQ and lack of speech, but those are now thought to be different disabilities that can happen at the same time as autism in some people.
The best way to see if you have mild Autism is to see a specialist.
Autism is very acceptable, it just depends on the way you look at it.
Autism isn't located in the brain, autism is a type of brain. Autism is a neurological variation, we don't say that autism is in the brain in the same way that we don't say that African-American is in the skin.
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if u know how to play basketball u know how to play soccer.
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.
Actually, they can be autistic. They can sometimes be diagnosed with autism at a simple check up with the vet. You can also ask your vet about it if you are concerned; however, in many cases it may be difficult to diagnose.
it was 'special' in the way that he had autism.
No - no one can 'get rid' of autism. Autism is a neurological difference...the only way to 'get rid' of autism then would be to 'get rid' of a persons brain, which obviously isn't an option. Although autism can be a disability for many it can also be an advantage to many, even if a 2 year old is severely affected by their autism they may improve over time.
Autism isn't something that you overcome, Autism is your identity - you are always Autistic, there is no way to change that. As someone who is Autistic you will still display traits of your neurology.
The simple past tense of the word "explain" is "explained."
Autism is not a sickness. Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. It is a condition with a genetic component that affects the way the brain works.