Can autistic people have friends or their own families with empathy? Autism is unlike other diseases in that it occurs on a spectrum. Autism manifests itself in early childhood and usually involves a lack of development of social and communication skills. Babies with autism won’t make eye contact with their parents or may not like… Continue reading Can autistic people have friends or babies with empathy?
Category: Autism Questions & Answers
Can autistic people work
Autism is a developmental disorder that primarily manifests itself in difficulties with forming social bonds and communicating. It also is associated with Intellectual Disability, which inhibits a person’s ability to learn. For many people with autism, the affliction affects their ability to effectively communicate and form bonds with people for their entire lives. For some… Continue reading Can autistic people work
Can autistic people compete in sports, Special Olympics or Paralympics?
Autism spectrum and the Special Olympics What are the Special Olympics? The Special Olympics is a program of sports training and competitions that take place year around. In total, there are local, regional, state-level, national, and international events. Every other year the Special Olympics host their World Games; bouncing between winter and summer competitions. Special… Continue reading Can autistic people compete in sports, Special Olympics or Paralympics?
Can autistic people be dangerous
Autism and Violence When it comes to autism, there are many ideas that are rooted in stereotypical ignorance. When Adam Lanza killed 26 people in Sandy Hook, people instantly looked to his supposed autistic background. Whether or not he truly was autistic is undetermined, rather it doesn’t make a difference. There is absolutely no evidence… Continue reading Can autistic people be dangerous
Can autistic people be homosexual?
When it comes to sexuality, the autism spectrum seems to play a great role. For example, there are many more autistic adults that are asexual than there are in the general population. Asexuality is a sexual orientation where the individual lacks an interest in sexual activity with any other individual, male or female. Now, when… Continue reading Can autistic people be homosexual?
Are autistic people permitted to vote
Voting and the rights of all Americans Can autistic people vote? As voting times draw near, inevitably, people with disabilities start to wonder on their rights to participate. They commonly seek answers to their questions on competency and legal guardianship laws, as well as what if any assistance is offered in the voting process. Voting… Continue reading Are autistic people permitted to vote
Why do autistic people like water
Water and the Autistic Child At some point, every parent will find that their child is magnetically drawn to the water. Well, why wouldn’t they be? Water is moving, soothing, and always fun. Even as adults, we are captivated by the undeniable power and comforting effect of water. Had a rough day, and we are… Continue reading Why do autistic people like water
Can I get SSI for my autistic child
Resources for the care of your autistic child If you are the parent of an autistic child, the everyday expenses can quickly pile up. When it gets financially difficult to maintain the needs of your autistic child, you may be forced to turn to financial aid. Assistance may seem frustratingly difficult to obtain, but with… Continue reading Can I get SSI for my autistic child
Why is assistive technology important?
Children with autism tend to learn better from visual cues than from audible cues so there are many ways to increase effective communication. By substituting technology that increases visual information, autistic students can understand necessary information faster. For children who are nonverbal or have a lot of trouble communicating, assistive technology can allow parents and… Continue reading Why is assistive technology important?
Can Autistic People Be Smart?
This is actually a question of ignorance, because the main diagnostic criteria in autism is that the child or adult clearly shows advanced intellectual skills in one area or another, possibly more than one area. People who don’t know what autism is will ask this question, and isn’t that they are “dumb” ignorant, it’s just… Continue reading Can Autistic People Be Smart?