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<blockquote data-quote="AnnieO" data-source="post: 540436" data-attributes="member: 6705"><p>I have to agree that autism/Aspergers/Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) of any kind does NOT mean stupid. If they have problems with social skills, problems <em>interacting with others</em> then what would make ANYONE think they'd be able to take a "normal" IQ test?</p><p></p><p>Also, it would depend on the person evaluating answers - about 7 years ago I did the MMPI for a court-ordered psychologist... I got written up as a doormat who was obsessed with sex. REALLY? Jett was almost 7 and the psychiatrist said he was MR and could not answer her questions properly... Bio and husband were both extreme narcissists who had a good grip on the world and how to interact.</p><p></p><p>Hound can tell you, she has met both - husband can be a tad self-centered, but I'm dang sure that's his Aspie traits. Jett and Travis got along GREAT... because neither is stupid, and both have other issues.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AnnieO, post: 540436, member: 6705"] I have to agree that autism/Aspergers/Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) of any kind does NOT mean stupid. If they have problems with social skills, problems [I]interacting with others[/I] then what would make ANYONE think they'd be able to take a "normal" IQ test? Also, it would depend on the person evaluating answers - about 7 years ago I did the MMPI for a court-ordered psychologist... I got written up as a doormat who was obsessed with sex. REALLY? Jett was almost 7 and the psychiatrist said he was MR and could not answer her questions properly... Bio and husband were both extreme narcissists who had a good grip on the world and how to interact. Hound can tell you, she has met both - husband can be a tad self-centered, but I'm dang sure that's his Aspie traits. Jett and Travis got along GREAT... because neither is stupid, and both have other issues. [/QUOTE]
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