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Some people describe themselves as having Asperger’s disorder, while others call themselves autistic. But is there a difference?
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Providing workers who have autism with a quiet workspace and detailed instructions on tasks are among several accommodation strategies for employers.
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It’s important for the child and their achievement at school that there is a good parent-teacher-student partnership.
Anxiety can drive obsessions and resistance to change.
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Even though people with autism are more likely to think about concrete stuff rather than abstract feelings, anxiety still exists and, if not recognised, can cause significant problems.
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Only 16% of adults with autism are in full-time work.
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Autistic defendants and prisoners are suffering at the hands of an out of date criminal justice system.
Our sense of self is grounded in our memories, but recalling these details is harder for people with autism.
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Symptoms that can signify autism can also mean other things.
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Elliot Rodger’s behaviour points to other problems.
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