Autism

People on the autism spectrum who show an extraordinary talent are known as "savants."

One criterion for diagnosing Aspergers is being "average to above average in intellectual ability". The use of the GIA establishes the relative cognitive ability of the child. If the child shows to be below average, then Aspergers is ruled out. (Although that does not mean that autism is ruled out, as it is "average or above" is not a criterion for classic autism.)

That would depend on the child's ability to care for himself or herself, it's just the same as leaving any other child alone for the night, if he or she in intelligent enough to care for him or herself then it's fine. I wouldn't recommend leaving a child at a young age alone for the night though no matter whether they did or didn't have the condition.

Asperger's Syndrome can affect school grades.

People with Asperger's Syndrome tend to have an excellent memory for facts. Also, if one of the person's special interest areas is related to classwork, he or she could do very well in that class and might know more than the teacher on that subject. They also tend to be logical and detail-oriented. These characteristics could have a positive impact on grades.

In contrast, they might have difficulty with short-term memory. They also might focus more on the details than the "big picture". In some situations, they can be easily distracted and have difficulty focusing. These traits could have a negative impact on grades.

Yes, an Autistic person can have a successful relationship. Sometimes it is harder for Autistic people to find a healthy relationship, and for them to maintain a normal relationship, especially when they are attempting a relationship with a Neurotypical person rather than another Autistic person. Like with anyone else, relationships take effort.

absolutely, IQ tests are not reliable indicators of anything but ability to score high on IQ tests.

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Well then, why are all the websites saying you have to have 1 lower than 70 to have have an LD, if you can have one above? I've got LD's & autism, & last time I was tested at 6, I was 73, but all the webs are saying "IQ bellow 70!" It doesn't make sense :S Can anyone here explain it to me?

Strattera, also known as atomoxetine, is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used for treating attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).

It is one medication that can be given to people with ADHD (who might also have Asperger's Syndrome). It can help them stay focused and decrease impulsiveness, which means it might also help with anger management issues. However, possible side effects include suicidal thoughts, loss of appetite, aggression, and others.

It is thought that it might be useful in treating some symptoms found in people with autism spectrum disorders. Thus, it might help some people with Asperger's Syndrome who have uncontrolled emotional outbursts or other impulsive behaviors.

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Fading refers to a behaviorial technique, in a sense, of teaching/shaping a behavior. ONCE ABA is used, and you aare giving verbal direcetives 10/10 trials, with pointing for example, i.e. 2 prompts, you then fade, by only giving 1 prompt. HOWEVER VERBAL pROMPTS ARE THE HARDEST to fade, a d less experienced therapists and teachers do not stand their ground with the traditional ABA stuff written, esp. in NJ which is ANAL, and only listens to a linear approach....which parents are sick of. DLC is famous for this. The one good teacher they hired from CA they got rid of. She knew exactly what to do. Anyway, a great way to look at it; You stand behind your child and physically help him zip his coat, after only one V prompt: ZIP> After he begins to get the pulling up, you fade your hand away and reinforce him for good job, Over time, you'll contine to fade each stage of the zipping until he gets it all down. 'u

Yes, he was. He was very intelligent, talented, and eloquent. However, he was also arrogant, stubborn, and private. That's a sign of high-functioning autism right there.

Society is much better about its portrayal and reaction to mental illness than it was in the 1930s. Today, people understand that mental illness does not make a person insane or scary. There is still work to be done in advancing the tolerance of and decency towards mentally ill persons, though.

Live your life normally as possible. You have always had it

Sometimes

You might have an anxiety disorder.

There is no such thing. Down syndrome and autism are separate conditions.

Nobody really knows how many "stupid" people are in the world.

No one knows who would win.

Money makes Autistic people happy. My advice is to give us all your money.

ask them out. just because they have autism doesnt mean they are different, quite a lot of people with autism have an IQ well over 100

Behavior modification is appropriate, discipline tends to be harsh and escalates the problem at hand. It takes trained and supportive people--parents, teachers, relatives, even peers--to help reinforce a wide range of appropriate behaviors in a variety of settings. Children with autism learn much, much less from the environment. They are often capable of learning, but it takes a very structured environment, one where conditions are optimized for acquiring the same skills that typical children learn 'naturally'. It is all about the rules for setting up the environment to enable our kids to learn. Truly sophisticated 'behaviors' are more likely to develop only after more basic language and social skills are in place.