Do not underestimate the Autistic People, They Actually Smart

Do not underestimate the Autistic People, They Actually Smart. Autism is still viewed as deficiencies and abnormalities in the community. In fact, recent research reveals that many persons with autism not only graduated, but also has the qualities and capabilities that exceed the normal people in general.

"Recent data and my personal experience suggests it's time to start thinking about autism as an excess in some areas, not a burden to be borne," said Dr. Laurent MOTTRON at the University of Montreal's Centre for Excellence in Pervasive Development Disorders.

The research team MOTTRON been confirmed and replicated capabilities and strengths of people with autism in a variety of mental tasks such as perception and reasoning. The team involves some persons with autism, one of them named Michelle Dawson, who is also an autism researcher. He has written many papers that challenge the fundamentals of ethics and behavior analysis-based autism interventions.

Do not underestimate the Autistic People, They Actually Smart

"Dawson contribute greatly to our understanding of the conditions through work and assessment. He challenged my scientific perceptions about autism," said MOTTRON.

MOTTRON admitted that his partner, Michelle Dawson, inspired him and helped him to reconsider common assumptions about autism. Dawson does not have a scientific degree, but to absorb information quickly, a thorough reading, writing MOTTRON able to edit and offer feedback on the research. Dawson and MOTTRON to date has written 13 papers and several book chapters.

"It is amazing to me. For decades, scientists estimate the magnitude of mental retardation through the provision of inappropriate tests and misinterpret the excess persons with autism," added MOTTRON as reported medicalxpress.com, Thursday (03/11/2011).

During this time, many persons with autism to work in menial jobs are repetitive, although intelligence and talent may actually contribute to far more significant to society.

Autism is a developmental disorder that usually can be seen since the baby was three years old. This disorder affects the normal development of the brain in terms of social and communication skills.

According to the Autism Society of Canada, there are about 200,000 people who have autism spectrum and with an estimated one out of every 165 children born in Canada have the condition.

One in 10 people with autism can not speak, nine out of 10 of them did not have a steady job, and 4 of 5 adults with autism are still dependent on their parents.

Persons with autism face many challenges. According to observations MOTTRON, of persons with autism is more suited for a career in research and academic science.

"From a young age, they seem interested in the field of information and structures such as numbers, letters, mechanisms and geometric patterns. They are all basic scientific mindset," said MOTTRON. He showed that the four research assistants consisting of three students and one researcher are all autistic.

"Dawson and other autistic individuals has convinced me that people with autism need more than an opportunity, but a lot of support and little treatment. I believe that autism should be described as an acceptable variation of the human species, not as a disability," concluded MOTTRON.