What are the challenges of autism spectrum disorder?

People with autism have challenges with communication and social skills. They often find it hard to have conversations and may not pick up on social cues. Some people with autism may not talk at all, and others may talk very well. But all will have some challenges making friends and communicating socially.

What is low functioning autism?

Low functioning autism refers to children and adults with autism who show the most severe symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder and are diagnosed as having Level 3 ASD. They are usually unable to live independently and require support from a guardian throughout their lives.

Is Challenging Behavior A characteristic of autism?

Abstract. Background Challenging behaviours are frequently a problem for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID).

What is Level 3 autism like?

ASD level 3 is characterized by severe challenges in social communication as well as extremely inflexible behavior. Children with level 3 autism will be nonverbal or have the use of only a few words of intelligible speech. Initiation of social interaction is very limited, as well as response to others.

Do autistics and neurotypicals have more in common?

Of course they’re the ones with black and white thinking. But maybe, just maybe, neurotypicals and autistics have a lot more in common than society thinks. And the only reason that neurotypical people’s behavior is seen as normal is because there are more neurotypicals than there are autistics.

Do neurotypicals mean what they say?

We say what we mean, we mean what we say, and we believe that neurotypicals mean what they say. On the flip side, neurotypicals don’t communicate clearly. They say one thing and mean another thing, and expect people to see through the lines and decode the true meaning of whatever they’re trying to say.

Why is normal behavior seen as normal by people with autism?

And the only reason that neurotypical people’s behavior is seen as normal is because there are more neurotypicals than there are autistics. So next time you are thinking about a typical autistic behavior being weird, unacceptable, or pathological, remember that neurotypicals probably do a version of that same exact behavior.

Can autistic people talk and communicate?

Autistic people are widely seen as having significant communication struggles. And while some autistic people are non-speaking, or require another form of communication like PECS or an AAC Device, there are many of us who speak and communicate clearly.