My 6yr old has an iq of 75 according to the school, hes also severely autistic. Is this a normal range?

Question

for ASD kids?

Answer 1

First, in response to snglmom (the very first to reply)...many states will not begin any sort of special education placements wihout doing thier own assesments. A medical diagnosis is valid to begin the process, but in most places does no garauntee services. The child has to assesed by the schools to see if he or she meets the criteria for an IEP or 504 and then to determine which placement will work best. Parents can ask for testing by independent personal, to be paid by the school, if they disagree with the schools findings and placement.

Autism brings with it a wide range of cognitive abilites. Even a severely autistic child can have an above average IQ, but the problem is in the testing. As you know, autistic children don't do well in unfamiliar situations, with unknown people and very often simply choose to not respond when asked even the simplest of questions. So, depending on who and how your son was assesed, the figure could be off.

Secondly, it is important to remember that IQ will not determine how succesful your child is or becomes. The school is using it as a way to determine where to start him working on an educational level...reading, math skills, etc. This will not determine how much he is taught or keep him from continuing to learn new things. My son tested quite low when he first began (he has moderate autism, borderline normal IQ) and for the first two years, he had a very difficult time with anything beyond simple letter recognition and counting. Most of the focus was put on his communication and social issues. Doing this prepared him to be a better learner...he was able to focus for longer, respond more and became more willing to work with the teachers, aides and therapists. In the last 6 months, he has gone from an early K educational plan to mastering math and reading skills on line with a second grader. He is still "behind" if you consider the fact he is 10, but the progress shows no signs of slowing down.

The best advice I can give is follow your gut. If you feel he can handle more academically, speak to his teachers. While he may not be ready for more in the actual classroom, he may be willing to work for you one on one at home. Work at his pace...follow his lead. He will learn, no matter what. And while not all autistic kids will become linguists, math whizzes or even work in an unstructured workshop, they will all have the best life they can have. The goal is to find what makes them happy and the life they can be happiest in. That's what makes a person...not a number.

Answer 2

First of all, the IQ ouotient that the school gave you may only be good at that shool. And It is unrealistic the rate the IQ of a severely autistic person! Next, before you let the people that run your sons school make any more desicisions, take your son and have him evaluated by a professional. Your doctor would be a good help.

When my son was in Kinder Garden We were told that our son had an attention deficite disorder and that he needed to start taking ......some kind of drug. We disagreed and he is now in his early twenties. He's not a Rocket Scientist, he graduated with the other kids in his class, works at Wallmart lives with his girlfriend and does what other kids of his same age are doing! Dont change your chids lifestyle unless a doctor says it's necessary!
Also, if your son can be classified as Autistic, find out weather it is borderline or Severe.

Answer 3

Relax, your kid's just 6... 75 isn't all that bad! He hasn't even finished his primary education yet... let him re-take the test when he's 13 or 14 or try IQ tests for kids of his age range...Recent research has shown that children tend to pick up a more logical and resolute chain of thought between the age of 11 and 17. Additionally, research has also promoted the idea of today's austic individuals being more mentally able than the Average Joe. Don't concern yourself too far, give him time.

Answer 4

First of all -- I did raise an Autism Spectrum Disorder Child to adulthood and independence -- and the child was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome -- a High Functioning Autism Disorder.

That said -- there is a very WIDE Range of IQs and abilities present in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders -- everything from Highly Gifted (like my child) to those that can't be reached.

MY concern here is this: WHY is the school doing the assessment of the child -- INSTEAD it is better if there is a trained Neurologist, Psychiatrist, and Psychologist Specializing in autism spectrum disorders doing the testing.

I can say that STANDARD Testing does NOT work very well with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. It is difficult to administer to them -- they have issues with the testing environment that can't be measured or adapted to during standardized testing, and given their difficulties with forms of communication -- it is WHOLLY INAPPROPRIATE to rely on the "School's" version of testing.

That said -- go to the experts (Medical) and get the tests done. It is their TRAINED INSIGHT into Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Brain Functioning of Autistics that can really give you AND the school the keys to reaching the Autism Spectrum Child.

Answer 5

Autism presents in a wide degree, from those who are nearly dysfunctional and apparently mentally handicapped to those whose symptoms are mild or remedied enough to appear unexceptional ("normal") to others. Although not used or accepted by professionals or within the literature, autistic individuals are often divided into those with an IQ<80 referred to as having "low-functioning autism" (LFA), while those with IQ>80 are referred to as having "high-functioning autism" (HFA). Low and high functioning are more generally applied to how well an individual can accomplish activities of daily living, rather than to IQ. The terms low and high functioning are controversial and not all autistics accept these labels.

This discrepancy can lead to confusion among service providers who equate IQ with functioning and may refuse to serve high-IQ autistic people who are severely compromised in their ability to perform daily living tasks, or may fail to recognize the intellectual potential of many autistic people who are considered LFA. For example, some professionals refuse to recognize autistics who can speak or write as being autistic at all, because they still think of autism as a communication disorder so severe that no speech or writing is possible.

As a consequence, many "high-functioning" autistic persons, and autistic people with a relatively high IQ, are underdiagnosed, thus making the claim that "autism implies retardation" self-fulfilling. The number of people diagnosed with LFA is not rising quite as sharply as HFA, indicating that at least part of the explanation for the apparent rise is probably better diagnostics. Many also think that ASD's are being over diagnosed, due to the spectrum quality of the impairments and the desire to obtain services through schools and therapies.

Answer 6

It varies. Many autistic children are actually very bright, they just have trouble socializing. Some severe cases are unfairly classified as mentally retarded. Just remember he's never going to just "snap out of it." Get the right therapy and he can have an almost normal life.

Answer 7

Yes, it does sound about right. Well, if he is "severely" autistic, I'd say that is a good IQ for him. If he is mild to moderately autistic, I'd say 75 is about right

Answer 8

Wow there's no way this may be a real concern by way of fact if this individual is extremely even pondering leaving there toddler for something not to show to be an orthopedic shoe kind extremely? it extremely is a quickly p.c.. existence sort ??this individual is obviously mentally handicapped I refuse to have faith somebody this stupid had a toddler for 6 years soo this ought to a pretend state of affairs mad purchase a individual with too lots time on there palms

Answer 9

Around 100 is an average IQ for a normal person...75 for one so handicapped probably isn't too bad.

Answer 10

Hmmm 75 I think so my brother has autism but high functioning he has ADD which is kinda like it