Can people with ASD have relationships?

Autistic people have a lot to offer Autistic people often have a desire for intimacy and companionship. However, difficulties in interacting so- cially are a key feature of autism, which makes finding a partner and making a relationship work more diffi- cult. But many autistic people do have successful relationships.

Is high functioning autism considered special needs?

If a school aged student is diagnosed with high functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Asperger’s”) and has special needs that rise to the level of requiring special education services, he or she would be classified and receive an Individualized Education Plan (“IEP”).

Does Autism worsen with age?

Autism does not change or worsen with age, and it is not curable.

Can autistic adults love?

In reality, people with autism can experience romantic love and often attach considerable value to their close relationships. Difficulties in these relationships tend to involve an attachment to routines, social interaction challenges, and communication issues.

Can a man with high-functioning autism/Aspergers have a child with it?

It is not uncommon for a man with high-functioning autism/Asperger’s to have a child who also has it, because there are genetic components to this brain structure variance that manifests as what we call HFA. These differences are in the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala.

Can a child with high functioning autism have an above-average IQ?

Your child may score normally or above average on an IQ test and perform well in school, but she could still be autistic. Because children with HFA can have an above-average IQ and no intellectual challenges, High Functioning Autism awareness tends to be low.

Does your child with high functioning autism need an aide at school?

You may feel like you don’t deserve to use that term when others are far worse off and your child is verbal and may not even need an aide at school. But your child with high functioning autism has challenges. Plenty of them.

What are the symptoms of high functioning autism (HFA)?

Symptoms vary widely from patient to patient. If you are looking for support services for children with Autism in Little Rock, knowing where in the Spectrum your child falls is important to finding appropriate care. Children with HFA tend to have very few intellectual challenges, and their IQ is usually above 70.