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High Functioning Autism It’s NOT what you think!!

High Functioning Autism It’s NOT what you think!!

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Autism From The Inside

Video Summary

  • The video discusses high-functioning autism and challenges common misconceptions about it.
  • The term high-functioning autism originally referred to individuals with an IQ above 70, but it does not necessarily correlate with functioning in society.
  • A person’s level of functioning can vary depending on the situation, and they can have high-functioning or low-functioning days.
  • High-functioning autism means invisible struggle, where individuals work hard behind the scenes to appear to be doing well, despite facing internal challenges.
  • The stereotype of high-functioning autism is not like Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory, but often includes intelligent individuals who have experienced relationship and employment difficulties.
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Dr. Kenneth Roberson

Dr. Kenneth Roberson is an Adult Autism Psychologist in San Francisco with over 30 years of experience. Click below to ask a question or schedule an appointment.

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