Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's in particular.
2007-12-27 05:00:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
Autistic people function on a different plane of being than everyone else. It could be the way humans are evolving toward. Maybe it's everyone else that's disabled because they haven't caught up yet?
2007-12-27 13:19:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both have a triad of impairments i.e. communication, imagination and interaction and even people on the highest end of the spectrum will have difficulties of varying degrees with these basic skills. Many people with Asperger will also have ADD or ADHD which interferes with their ability to concentrate and learn. My son is on the very lowest end of the spectrum and although he is 19 years of age, he has no life skills, does not use or understand speech and needs constant supervision for his and others' safety. So, do I consider ASD or Asperger's to be a disability - very definitely I do.
2007-12-28 06:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by book worm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As autism is on a spectrum it varies in how severe it is. A lot of people with Asperger's do manage to live a "normal" life without support. Others with more profound autism require 24 hour care even with the simplest of tasks. I do however think that all people who are diagnosed with an ASD are disabled as they all share the triad of impairments.
2007-12-27 06:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by happy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is considering a disability, though Aspergers means they are high functioning autistics.
2007-12-27 05:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's generally a range of Autism or Asperger's. Regardless of how severe it is, having either one is a disability as it hinder's the affected person's ability to have a normal life.
2007-12-27 05:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by Duffman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a disability.
ASD requires special attention and/or technique in educating- persons who have ASD usually cannot succeed in the mainstream classroom. Unfortunately, they are disabled in their learning because of their ASD. They don't call it a 'disorder' for nothing.
2007-12-27 18:57:14 · answer #6 · answered by angie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything is defined as a disability if it causes you not function in society. My son has Asperger's but not according to the school. He functions well at school and even though he has been diagnosed, he does not receive any kind of treatment.
2007-12-27 06:44:36 · answer #7 · answered by nubiangeek 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin has autism and with him i would definately consider it a disability. I'm not so sure about Asperger's syndrome though. Ask your social services representative person for your county.
2007-12-27 05:04:07 · answer #8 · answered by Bear 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that is beyond normal stuff is a disability or an ailment...even though it might not stop you from getting on with your life... ...
some disabilities are however more severe than others
2007-12-27 05:05:28 · answer #9 · answered by Toplar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im assuming that means an autistic person? I have only known a couple, but I would say certainly it would.
2007-12-27 16:07:41 · answer #10 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋