2007-05-05 05:03:49 · 5 answers · asked by * 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
autistic people never lead completely normal lives; if a normal life is defined as how a person wiihtout autism live.
But they can be in the workforce, they can have friends, and be in groups, etc. They can lead a somewhat normal life.
2007-05-05 05:07:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends upon how severe their autism is. I have a brother that is autistic. He has the vocabulary of a 14 month old. He can feed and dress himself and he is potty trained, but he can never drive a car, have a regular job, get married, or live independantly. He is in his late 30's; he lives with my parents. He can hang laundry on the clothesline and vacuum. He does not understand one simple sentence. He knows his own name and maybe 15-20 other words, but that is all the language he understands.
2007-05-05 05:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it totally depends on the severity of their autism, especially now that they use the "autism spectrum" to diagnose the disorder.
If you're concerned about a particular person, probably their treatment team (or caregiver) can tell you pretty accurately if it's possible for that person to live a mainstream life, or how close to mainstream they can be.
here's a good info source http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm
2007-05-05 05:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by striasl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends how bad the disease is.
I personally know some autistic people that I didnt know were autistic.
2007-05-05 05:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by Alysha 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure. Depending on each individual's condition: some live in group homes & others have private live in caregivers. IDK if they work jobs & go to school but I heard it can be done. Some get married & have had kids.
2007-05-05 05:12:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋