Can someone with autism be aware of their condition if they are autistic (not Asperger's)? For instance, if someone uses introspection to reach the conclusion they have either, does that mean they in reality don't have it or simply have the ability to be profound enough in their self-awareness to realize they do?
2007-01-30 13:29:32 · 4 answers · asked by lilys.petal 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes. Many times, they do not respond or act in a way we've come to expect so they're considered "not there" when in fact they are very much alive and aware of their enviroment. There are tons of blogs out there by many who would be considered "low functioning", retarded, autistic people. If you see them in everyday life (Youtube has some vids of many of them) you wouldn't believe they would be cabable of abstract thought and coherent discussion. Sadly, most of the world considers them the exceptions instead of the norm. I've yet to meet somebody labeled as such that wasn't totally aware of who they were. I have a 6 y/o who would be considered profoundly autistic and I've met many autistics with varying degrees of issues and all of them seem more aware of their environment than many "normal" people. The internet has enabled them to let the world know that there is "somebody in there". I hope through awareness and understanding, the world will listen to them.
2007-01-31 08:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by chikkenbone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insight would be limited of course... I happen to work closely with the dually diagnosed and have experienced those with mild to moderate MR actually having some clarity if not insight into their condition. Some can actually explain how they came about their condition(ie... traumatic brain injury). While this may be just repeating what they have heard, some (most?)can assess themselves accurately.
2007-01-30 15:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by ivy9toes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, some mild retards are aware of their condition. Anything past mild retardation and I don't believe they are capable.
EDIT: I don't think people with severe autism are aware of it, again though those who are high-functioning I'm sure are aware of it.
2007-01-30 13:40:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they feel normal.
2007-01-30 13:39:22 · answer #4 · answered by Rocket Fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋