What types of extraordinary abilities do some people with autism have?
What types of extraordinary abilities do some people with autism have?
Autistic people may display a range of strengths and abilities that can be directly related to their diagnosis, including:
- Learning to read at a very early age (known as hyperlexia).
- Memorising and learning information quickly.
- Thinking and learning in a visual way.
- Logical thinking ability.
Do autistic kids focus on one thing?
Some studies which looked at the brain activity of those with autism suggest that when presented with two tasks and told to focus on one of them, most people with autism can’t shift their attention or focus. This is because an inability to understand which task is more important.
How can autism concentrate?
Skills and strategies to help autistic children with paying attention
- Choose interesting activities with clear end points.
- Give effective instructions.
- Talk and play.
- Model tasks.
- Prepare your child for transitions.
Do autistic people focus better?
Wide-eyed: Pupil responses suggest autistic people may have less ability than controls to focus their attention. Autistic people have atypical activity in a part of the brain that regulates attention, according to a new study1.
How do you improve focus in autism?
Use a phone or tablet to help keep focus!
- Using alarm notifications when a task should start.
- Keep reminding to complete the task.
- Provide a countdown timer to help complete the task in time.
- Use speech to attract and keep focus on a task.
- Let the child or adult check off completed tasks, thus keeping overview.
Can autism marry?
The short answer is yes, autistic adults can get married. There is nothing inherent in a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder that would legally prevent someone from marrying, signing contracts, or otherwise making binding commitments.