It’s common for people with autism to experience difficulties with automatic processing. Neurotypical individuals can perform tasks without consciously thinking about each step, but someone with autism may need to consciously focus on every action, as things don’t happen automatically. This requires significant mental effort, similar to solving a difficult math problem, and doesn’t allow […]
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Today, a lot of conversation surrounds what autism actually is. Since the 1990s, awareness has grown, and more people understand that autism can present even when someone has spoken language and is intellectually gifted. Many now recognize that difficulties with social interaction, sensory sensitivities, and repetitive interests are often part of the autistic experience. However, […]