Top Autism Facts - Top Autism Facts - 2 views
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1. Autism Is a 'Spectrum' Disorder
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it is possible to be bright, verbal, and autistic as well as mentally retarded, non-verbal and autistic.
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The only significant difference between AS and High Functioning Autism is that people with AS usually develop speech right on time while people with autism usually have speech delays.
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Even in an ideal world, "including" a child with autism in a typical class may not be the best choice. Decisions about autistic education are generally made by a team made up of parents, teachers, administrators and therapists who know the child well.
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Since every person with autism is different, however, such "always" and "never" statements simply don't hold water.