What Is High Functioning Autism?
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9. Individual Variability
Just as autism symptoms and their severity can vary from person to person, they can also vary in an individual autistic person depending on the day or situation. A high functioning autistic person who's stressed or experiencing sensory overload can show more unusual or visibly autistic behaviors.
Uneven skill sets or development is another common trait. Someone may expect that an autistic person who can do complex algebra would understand basic addition, but their skills don't always develop in predictable ways.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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