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- Sighing. For most neurotypical people, sighing and yawning are signs of tiredness and/or boredom. For autistic and otherwise neurodivergent people, however, frequent yawning and sighing can be used as emotional regulation tools (especially when it comes to managing sensory overload).
- Throat Clearing. Frequent throat clearing is often lumped into the “stim” category, and while it can be, that’s not always the case. There’s evidence to suggest that autistic people have more frequent sinus problems as a result of altered digestion.
- Stimming. These days, there’s a lot more information on stimming and the importance of it for autistic people than there was when I was a kid. However, there are still many neurotypical people who aren’t aware of its function and give these traits hidden social meaning when there is none.
- Asking Questions. Autistic people need to ask lots of questions in order to understand what’s expected of them or to learn a new task. When we ask questions, we are looking for answers, nothing more, nothing less.
- Deception and Exploitation
- The Internet and Illegal Activity
- Bullying
- Alcohol
- Conclusion
The main reason autistics are so much more susceptible to such schemes is their inability to recognize that the perpetrators are intentionally deceiving them and do not have their best interests in mind. This may very well be due to the impaired theory-of-mind (i.e., ability to see things from the perspective of another individual) that autistics a...
A new class of dangers for autistics in the modern age is found on the internet. Many of the same predators who have long victimized autistics can now be found on social media and other online venues. These dangers have long been publicized for various non-autistic populations (the lonely, the isolated, the elderly, etc.), and are similar in both t...
Another very common danger faced by autistics of all ages is the problem of bullying (physical, verbal, etc.), be it in schools (at all levels), workplaces, or local communities. For those on the autism spectrum, bullying needs to be seen as nothing less than the victimization by one person with greater influence or power of another who is unable e...
Finally, many hazards that are faced by anyone in our society can affect autistics in a different and possibly unique manner. An example of this is the decision whether or not to consume alcohol and the understanding of its potential dangers, most of which are the same for autistics as they are for anybody. Because drinking is a part of so many soc...
There are numerous other dangers and hazards which mainly affect autistics; I have only addressed a few that I could think of and that space permits me to discuss. These need to be identified, perhaps using the life experiences and stories of adult autistics as a guide, which can in turn be used to inform those who live and work with autistics so t...
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- Seizure disorders. The link between autism and epilepsy has been evident since autism was first identified as a condition.2 Estimates of the percentage of individuals with autism who also have epilepsy range from 5 percent to 46 percent.3 The onset of epilepsy associated with autism is most common in childhood and adolescence.
- Gastrointestinal disorders. Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, which can include chronic diarrhea and constipation, are far more common in children with autism.
- Headaches and migraines. One study revealed a significant link between autism and migraines in children.5 While the reasons for the increased risk of migraines among autistic children are not fully understood, some evidence suggests that it may be associated with sensory hyperactivity and higher levels of anxiety.
- Eczema and skin conditions. Children with autism are more likely to have psoriasis, eczema, and allergies than neurotypical children.6 Estimates of the prevalence of eczema among children with autism range from 7 percent to 64.2 percent.7 Interestingly, women with eczema or psoriasis appear to be more likely to have children with autism.8.
Aug 29, 2019 · That this study suggests that autism may influence eating behaviours, and contribute to restriction, is in line with research on co-occurring autism and AN: a recent study interviewing autistic people with AN found that they strongly viewed autism as contributing to the disordered eating behaviours through the associated cognitive rigidity ...
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Jul 30, 2014 · The giant anteater is classified as "vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The biggest threat to the species' survival in the wild is habitat loss, according...
Anteaters are toothless and—as their name suggests—insectivorous, meaning they eat insects. Their diet consists primarily of ants and termites, which they capture by breaking apart insect nests with their clawed toes and then sticking their long tongues inside. These mammals live across North, Central, and South America and inhabit tropical ...
