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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 540431" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I am pretty sure that in the US this wouldn't fly as we are pretty aware of what Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is. Here are some articles that refute the garbage printed about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is a pity that there are still these stereotypes in some parts of the world and probably amongst many unknowing people all over. It is often very hard to tell autism from ADHD...and often they are co-morbid. Example: My son's IQ has tested from 85-110. Autistics do not do well on regular IQ tests, but this doesn't mean they are retarded by any means and it is very crude to base a character on a disability of any sort. Would they show a child with ADHD bouncing off the walls and screaming and hitting their mother or smarting off at a teacher or hitting another child? Same thing. WRONG! SICK! And, yes, offensive!</p><p></p><p>Lack of ability to communicate is often a big Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) trait. It does not mean retardation. Poor social skills do not mean mental retardation either. Stuff like this makes me fume! No wonder it was so hard for my son to get a correct diagnosis. Guess he was too smart! Or he acts too normal. Even now most laypeople think he has ADHD</p><p></p><p>Most studies with such high rates of MR were conducted before 1980. We know a lot more now, at least in these parts.</p><p></p><p>Since I know a bit about publishing, it is rather arrogant and silly of the writers to think this will catch on. Of course, silly, stupid stuff catches on sometimes, but people with autistic kids would really come forward and make their lives difficult, including me.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/10/03/iq-testing-underestimates-asperger-autism-intelligence/29999.html" target="_blank">http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/10/03/iq-testing-underestimates-asperger-autism-intelligence/29999.html</a></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.autism-world.com/index.php/2007/09/21/the-difference-between-autism-and-mental-retardation/" target="_blank">http://www.autism-world.com/index.php/2007/09/21/the-difference-between-autism-and-mental-retardation/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 540431, member: 1550"] I am pretty sure that in the US this wouldn't fly as we are pretty aware of what Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is. Here are some articles that refute the garbage printed about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is a pity that there are still these stereotypes in some parts of the world and probably amongst many unknowing people all over. It is often very hard to tell autism from ADHD...and often they are co-morbid. Example: My son's IQ has tested from 85-110. Autistics do not do well on regular IQ tests, but this doesn't mean they are retarded by any means and it is very crude to base a character on a disability of any sort. Would they show a child with ADHD bouncing off the walls and screaming and hitting their mother or smarting off at a teacher or hitting another child? Same thing. WRONG! SICK! And, yes, offensive! Lack of ability to communicate is often a big Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) trait. It does not mean retardation. Poor social skills do not mean mental retardation either. Stuff like this makes me fume! No wonder it was so hard for my son to get a correct diagnosis. Guess he was too smart! Or he acts too normal. Even now most laypeople think he has ADHD Most studies with such high rates of MR were conducted before 1980. We know a lot more now, at least in these parts. Since I know a bit about publishing, it is rather arrogant and silly of the writers to think this will catch on. Of course, silly, stupid stuff catches on sometimes, but people with autistic kids would really come forward and make their lives difficult, including me. [url]http://psychcentral.com/news/2011/10/03/iq-testing-underestimates-asperger-autism-intelligence/29999.html[/url] [url]http://www.autism-world.com/index.php/2007/09/21/the-difference-between-autism-and-mental-retardation/[/url] [/QUOTE]
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