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Can you have high functioning autism and Aspergers?
Asperger’s Syndrome Those with normal and above-average intelligence are said to have high-functioning autism. Asperger’s syndrome is closely related.
How do I succeed in college with Aspergers?
Asperger U! Tips for Aspie Success in College
- Acquaint yourself with the disabilities services office BUT don’t make any assumptions about their knowledge of AS.
- Consider disclosure, on an as-needed basis.
- Find activity-based clubs.
- Smaller is not always better.
Can someone with autism go to university?
Although some individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have cognitive impairments that would preclude college attendance, many students with high-functioning Autism (HFA) do well in an academic environment, particularly if they have the opportunity to focus on areas of personal interest.
Is high school harder for students with Aspergers?
Some students with Asperger profiles find high school more manageable than middle school—since their typically developing peers may have matured a bit—but it still poses many challenges. Teen social life continues to be full of drama.
Do children with high-functioning autism have speech and language problems?
Children with high-functioning autism, on the other hand, often present with significant language impairment. Controversy is rife in this area, however, as Asperger himself claimed that speech and language issues are a key feature of Asperger’s syndrome, albeit not often to an intensely impairing level.
Does Autism affect academic performance in school?
Yes autism can affect academic performance depending on the severity of the autism. I have taught children in the 4th and 5th grades whose academic performance was at the preschool to kindergarten levels. They had difficulties in all areas. These children were nonverbal for basic communication.
Can you have high functioning autism with an IQ of 65?
It is generally agreed that no high-functioning form of autism can occur in someone with an IQ below 65-70. Asperger’s syndrome is thought to always present along with impairments in fine motor control; this strongly overlaps with other forms of autism, however.