Two traits often found in young people with ASD are mind-blindness (i.e., the inability to predict the beliefs and intentions of others) and alexithymia (i.e., the inability to identify and interpret emotional signals in oneself or others), which reduce the ability to be empathetically attuned to others.
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Tailored Disciplinary Methods for Autistic Children: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
Disciplining children is a fundamental aspect of parenting, involving a delicate balance of guidance, correction, and nurturing. However, wh...
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Fixated Personality -- The fixated personality type can be characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and the n...
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Below you will find the majority of symptoms associated with High-Functioning Autism (HFA), also referred to as Asperger’s. The HFA chil...
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“I have a 9 year old son with [high functioning] autism. My main issue with him is that he is sooooo easily annoyed at EVERY THING! Inc...