I am the mother of a high functioning autistic child.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.How old? If under 15, that's usually measured by verbal and academic ability. This does not always mean able to function independently in society as an adult.
TaraMarshall
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Mar 18, 2018
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I think the key is "high functioning" most likely challenging at some ages. Last year I was asked to supervise a group of kids with aspergers while their parents met with some government dude. These kids were all high functioning, ok very energetic, but is was a breeze. Great kids, very intelligent and once engaged individually and that connection was made the afternoon was very pleasant, I had a couple of parents remain and a few grandmothers.
Rugglesby
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Feb 21, 2018
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That’s great.
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