It’s a contentious question. It’s not helped by the fact a high intellect level 1 is very different from a <70 level 3.
I think my daughter has Aspergers. She’s in college. I think she’s doing ok. She’ll graduate next year.
Yes, in my opinion, it should. It’s a spectrum. Sure, there are those who are high functioning, have high IQ’s, etc., but for every Aspie, there’s a kid with a low IQ who can’t care for themselves. It’s just one of those things where it’s like, if you don’t need help, then don’t ask for any, same with schizophrenia.
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I certainly would work if I could. I think my daughter has a high IQ. She’s very witty.
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@Sardonic That’s a fair point . Even with people on the spectrum with average or above intelligence there can be an IQ- adaptive functioning disconnect . It’s even more disabling for a low IQ level 3 kid/adult.
My daughter is on the spectrum and is lower functioning. She’s classified as disabled.
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My cousins son is autistic and he’s disabled by it.
He can’t hold down a job and doesn’t drive.
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Autism is a developmental disability. About half of people with autism cannot speak and do basic activities of daily living.
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Depends on the person and situation.
I liked Dr. Tracey Marks’ video on youtube, concise and informative
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