Important Note: Each individual is different and may not exhibit all of the characteristics listed.
Areas of difficulty...
- Developing peer relationships; sometimes alienated, teased and bullied
- All-consuming topics of interest
- Organizational deficits leading to problems at school and work
- Speech and language, esp. semantics, pragmatics, prosody
- Use and interpretation of non-verbal language, e.g., eye contact, social gestures, judging personal space
- Understanding the feelings of others
- Management and expression of emotions
- Transitions and adapting to change
- Unstructured settings
- Fine and gross motor skills, e.g., handwriting
- Sensitivity to the environment, e.g., loud noises, lights, clothing, odors
- Literal interpretation of language
Some positive aspects...
- Average to above-average intelligence
- Advanced vocabulary
- Original and unique perspectives in problem solving
- Excellent memory for details and facts
- Persistence and diligence in pursuing goals
- Encyclopedic knowledge in various subject areas
- Characteristically very loyal and dependable
- Diligent truth seekers
- Strong sense of social justice
- Lack of bias and prejudice
- Honesty and courage in personal expression
- Able to provide genuine, positive friendship
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