Although autism is an illness, it can have some advantages. However, there will also be setbacks.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Advantages:
- have the ability to focus intently and for long periods of time on problems they have interest in
- often have an advanced learning ability in subjects they enjoy
- usually are intelligent, gifted, honest, and hard workers when giving a task they show interest in
- may use a higher level vocabulary than others
- excel in identifying patterns and memory recall
- disability awards
- may excel in math and physics
- very detailed with solutions to problems
Disadvantages:
Disadvantages:
- lack of understanding emotions
- stuck on repetitive schedules
- cannot understand abstract concepts
- often speaks off topic and continuously
- often socially awkward or rejected by others
- often bullied by others
- often shy and reserved when asked to speak with others
- may have difficulty with motor skills and coordination