What Is High Functioning Autism?
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7. Social And Cognitive Characteristics of Autism
Regardless of their intelligence, many autistic people struggle to interact with other people, being more comfortable dealing with objects. They may have a messy personal space, forget important deadlines or equipment they need. They may get overwhelmed easily by complex tasks or from having too much sensory information at once.
An autistic person may struggle to fit in socially. It can be hard for autistic people to make friends or understand when something they've said or done is strange. They may repeat themselves or think differently than other people.6O’Neal, Susan Moreno and Carol. ‘Tips for Teaching High-Functioning People with Autism.’ Indiana Resource Center for Autism, www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/articles/tips-for-teaching-high-functioning-people-with-autism.html.
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