Young people with ASD level 1 or High-Functioning Autism (HFA) are often viewed largely in negative terms by some. And to make matters worse, this inaccurate stereotyping often leads to inappropriate interventions, which can lead to long-term damage.
- Can't do things that require social interaction, especially with strangers
- Dislikes establishing eye contact
- Dislikes using the telephone, preferring email or person-to-person instead
- In social situations with a lot of noise and conversations, has trouble hearing and easily gets disoriented
- Is easily depressed
- Is not very good at small talk, especially intimate bantering
- Often assumes that any comments or remarks require a response
- Often does not care what other people think
- Often fails to read other peoples' standard body language
- Often feels rejected if an important project or idea gets a mixed or lukewarm response
- Often makes others very angry because of the way he or she interacts
- Often responds angrily to frustrating situations
- Often says things in conversation that are inappropriate, divergent, or tactless
- Talks forever, without pause, about favorite topics
- Usually keeps silent and does not interact if faced with a question or topic that is difficult to answer
- A sensitivity to sound could lead to working in sound recording or music.
- With a sensitivity to the taste and texture of food and drink, people with ASD could become great gastronomes and food critics.
- A sensitivity to visual information can be useful in photography, drawing and visualization used by architects and artists.
- These individuals are generally free from sexism or racism.
- They can be very sensitive to the plight of disadvantaged people around the world.
- They can use their sensitivity and wider differences to help others who are in the same position as themselves, or act as arbiters and mediators in dispute situations.
- They have proved themselves to be great innovators and inventors – not only of products, but also of ideas concerning literacy and story-telling.
- They often speak out frankly and honestly; they are sincere truth-tellers who will tend to follow the rules of the job.
- Many are intelligent and have high IQs. They may, for example, have an excellent memory for facts and figures, or a good memory for past situations.
- Many possess powers of deduction that, when coupled with an attention to detail, could be useful in criminal investigations.
- People with ASD tend to make very loyal friends.
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Resources for Neurodiverse Couples:
==> Online Group Therapy for Men with ASD
==> Online Group Therapy for NT Wives
==> Living with ASD: eBook and Audio Instruction for Neurodiverse Couples
==> One-on-One Counseling for Struggling Individuals & Couples Affected by ASD
==> Online Group Therapy for Couples Affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder
==> Cassandra Syndrome Recovery for NT Wives
==> ASD Men's MasterClass: Social-Skills Training and Emotional-Literacy Development
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