Lower-functioning end of the autism spectrum

Mom seeks more for those on low end of spectrum

[candyzamarripa]

Yes lower functioning individuals need alot of help and support.

[lunakm]

i don't like being autistic but i'm very happy to be high-functioning.

[Koisuu]

My brother is severely autistic, non verbal, he’s basically a newborn that can walk.

[maulanwong]

I have autism but thankfully my autism is high functioning also I feel bad for people with severe non verbal autism

[karenhearne]

I know exactly where this lady coming from. No amount of "I love someone with autism" stickers and memes begins to cover it. They're being swept up under the rug, cheer squads are squealing how great they are ...etc.... adult autistics are not understood and ADULT autistics are not not even on the radar. What am I to do with my son when I die???? Nothing at this point because everything is all about the kids. What about the ones? Not all of these people are high functioning.

[jediskunk]

Thankfully, I am on the high functioning. I can drive, I work two full time jobs, I pay my bills, and I have my own place.

[Pickdivision]

I think life can be more challenging to raise a lower-functioning autistic kid.

[rawrjessirawr]

Sadly since I am on the higher end, and now adult, harder for people to believe me but as a kid I was told I had it but my mom didn't want to believe it. It was so hard growing up with no help what so ever and I always felt like I had to struggle to learn or even speak correctly which made people bully me to no end. I had speech therapy up until high school and they only stopped since I was growing up now and they didn't want me to feel embarrassed having to leave classes to do these mini classes. Being on the low end can be so so difficult for others and now as an adult and me working. It's so much harder with high autism when trying to be like everyone else but I'm not. I can only imagine lower autism.

[amylabombard]

I agree, I have an adult daughter who is on the lower end of the spectrum. She is non verbal, cognitively impaired and has behavioral issues. There needs to be day programs for these individuals to socialize and continue to practice the skills they have learned. The word that makes everyone happy now is inclusion. Inclusion works for so many people, however there are individuals that needed highly skilled care. I don’t think people realize how many doors have closed for individuals with severe disabilities now that we are trying to be more inclusive. In 2016 Medicaid decided that they weren’t going to be paying for day workshops for individuals who are not independent and are unable to work. It is discriminatory and insulting. Our most vulnerable population doesn’t fit the new definition of what inclusion should be. We as parents and caregivers need to advocate for more programs and resources for a growing population of individuals with many diverse needs.

[raincity]

And this is why I am glad I am on the higher end of the spectrum, but I’m not super high and I have anxiety issues, but at least I’ve stepped up to the plate for the most part

[salt_liqueur]

Is it wrong to feel bad for the parents? Their life must be so difficult.

[Diego_-]

While I’m on the higher end of the spectrum, I too feel like I’ve been robbed of a real childhood in a sense, at least until the start of 7th grade

[yalihachamov]

I have asperger's and I totally understand that

[pvcguiy]

Hi, this is Kenneth. What I remember about me was that I was wearing a diaper until I was 9 years old. I wasn’t sleeping well & I wasn’t having a good conversation with people.

[LogoMan.]

I have the least autism. My autism used to be severe when I was very little. I got diagnosed with it when I was 2, & couldn’t speak until the age of 5. When I was 3, I was in the ASD classes. When I was 10, my autism faded away. As I got older & today I’m 15 I’m starting to get better at speaking, looking people in the eye, making friends, & being more independent.

[silentsociopath]

Im Blessed by God to be a High Functioning i feel bad for kids who have SEVERE Autism like they can barely walk or talk and make these loud noises😭😭

[traceyparish]

There is not enough information out there about the function levels of autism. My son does not speak, point, wave and only communicates by pulling me by my hand or top to different rooms. Is he low, medium or high functioning? I've no idea and his diagnosis is just ASD. It's very difficult and frustrating because it means such a drastic difference in his quality of life between low and high.

[RyuuChan]

his eyes look so red u can tell he's so tired. He would 18 today i wonder how he's doing now

[Quebec_Fan]

My friend is a triplet and his other triplets are low functioning like this kid. The thing is the triplet I'm friends with is pretty smart, he is very lucky.

[mattboselli]

It's 2023I wonder what the family is up to right now in 2023? Follow up, would be nice.