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Many children and adults on the autism spectrum need help in learning how to act in different types of social situations. They often have the desire to interact with others, but may not know how to engage friends or may be overwhelmed by the idea of new experiences.
How can I be a good friend to someone with autism?
As we mark National Autism Awareness Month, consider these ways to be a friend to someone with autism:
- Don’t assume he or she doesn’t value friendship.
- [Read: An All-Out Assault on Autism.]
- Be patient.
- Communicate clearly.
- [Read: You!
- Make plans.
- Respect sensory differences.
The overlap between ASD and SAD can be attributed to a number of causes. First, it is likely that some individuals with ASD or autistic traits develop social anxiety over time, as a consequence of repeated difficulties in social interactions (Bejerot and Mörtberg 2009; White et al.
Do individuals with autism tend to pair up with other individuals?
Individuals who have autism or another psychiatric condition tend to pair up with others who share their diagnosis. Skip to main content Spectrum: Autism Research News Spectrum: Autism Research News News
Are people with autism good at certain tasks?
And when there’s a very specific task focused with the single brain region that’s primarily involved—activities like paying attention to specific features in the world around us, individuals with autism tend to be quite good or even better than normal.”
Is high-functioning autism different from autism?
Myth: HF ASD is significantly different than autism. Fact: Asperger’s Syndrome and PDD-NOS and high-functioning Autism are forms of autism. They are Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Why do people with autism have a head for numbers?
For the many challenges imposed by autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ), those same brain differences can also make some tasks a little easier. New research by an Italian psychologist provides evidence linking systematic thinking with mathematical ability, helping explain why individuals who have autism also tend to have a head for numbers.