Yes, people with autism are more than capable of forming long-term relationships and getting married..
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult because there is no medical test, like a blood test, to diagnose the disorder.
Doctors look at the child's developmental history and behavior to make a diagnosis.
ASD can sometimes be detected at 18 months of age or younger..
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Long-term research that involved following a group of individuals with autism for two decades indicates that the average life expectancy for some autistic people is about 39 years.
Furthermore, this population generally succumbed to health complications about 20 years earlier than individuals who do not have autism..
The Social Communication Questionnaire (SCQ) is one tool clinicians use when screening an individual for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)..
The Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule™ (ADOS™-2) is a standardized assessment of communication, social interaction, play, and restricted and repetitive behaviors in children.
During an ADOS™-2 assessment, a specialist interacts directly with the child in social and play activities..
Autism Family Life/Marriage Statistics
Around 50% of all adults with autism live with a member of their family.
Old research shows that about 5% of autistic adults are married or have been married in the past. 9% of autistic adults are married, while 32% have a romantic partner..
Some may develop language and communication skills at later ages than their peers, and some may develop their language in a different order.
Some autistic children will develop spoken language in a typical way, but they may need support in other areas of communication, such as social communication or fluency..
Having recognised these challenges, the Department for Education commissioned the Autism Education Trust (AET) to develop guidance for teachers, examination officers and award bodies on making GCSE English and Mathematic exam papers more accessible to for autistic students
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A guide for parents and carers on how they can help their autistic child with preparing for and taking exams
Many autistic pupils and students are academically able, but have difficulties with exams because they: have difficulty staying focused
Autistic people can rely on structure and routine to cope in an unpredictable world
Exams may increase anxiety because they are a new and unpredictable experience that mean a change in routine
