Reply to thread

Message: <blockquote data-quote="PaulR" data-source="post: 280926" data-attributes="member: 176256">Well, firstly not all are subnormal (whatever that might mean).  Autism comes in various grades from the very severe where the person has virtually no interaction with other people (even parents) to a mild version known as Asperger's Syndrome.  They all fall under the umbrella term ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder).Autism isn't automatically equated with learning difficulties, although many do have multiple problems.  Autism is basically a failure to interact with the outside word to a geater or lesser degree.  Whereas people who are not autistic find repetition boring and look for new things to do/learn autistic people find reassurance with the same old thing.As regards the other points in your question - dunno!</blockquote>