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=== Autism=== | === Autism=== | ||
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a loosely defined amount of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by challenges with social interaction and communication.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_spectrum</ref> Daniel Larson is autistic, which is a driving force behind his naïveté, lack of social skills, and [[Meltdowns|frequent meltdowns]]. | Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a loosely defined amount of neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by challenges with social interaction and communication.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism_spectrum</ref> Daniel Larson is thought to be autistic, which is a driving force behind his naïveté, lack of social skills, and [[Meltdowns|frequent meltdowns]]. | ||
Autistic people also can be known to be specific about planning their days, and if there’s a sudden change of plans it may lead to a meltdown or shutdown (opposite of a meltdown). We see meltdowns often, but it is believed we have never seen Daniel shutdown. | Autistic people also can be known to be specific about planning their days, and if there’s a sudden change of plans it may lead to a meltdown or shutdown (opposite of a meltdown). We see meltdowns often, but it is believed we have never seen Daniel shutdown. | ||
Contrary to popular belief, autism does not necessary make someone automatically smart, nor does it increase someone's IQ. In fact, over 60-70% of all autistic person have <90 IQ and only 5% of those with autism have greater-than average IQ. | |||
Contrary to popular belief, autism does not necessary make someone automatically smart, nor does it increase someone's IQ. In fact, over 60-70% of all autistic person have <90 IQ and only 5% of those with autism have greater-than average IQ | |||
===ADHD=== | ===ADHD=== | ||