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1. Are there autistic related organizations in Africa?
2. What religion do alot of autistic people are a part of?
3. Are there more autistic females than males?
4. How autistic adult females different from males?
5. Does the government in Canada help people over 65 with aspergers?
Thanks you and Merry Christmas!
Hi Kristine,
1. I don't know. I hope there are. I would have to do an Internet search to find out. I'm sure you will find all the same information.
2. Religion has nothing to do with autism. Individuals of all races and creeds are affected. Having autism does not lead one to choose a particular faith practice. Like the rest of us, it usually boils down to what your parents raise you to believe.
3. There are more affected males than females, but I believe many females go undiagnosed.
4. In all the same ways males differ from females in other ways. Since girls tend to be less physical than boys and more verbal, they may seem less affected even though they are struggling with all the same issues.
5. I don't know what Canada has to offer citizens, over 65, who have autism. Again, you can search up this information via the Internet or, since you seem to live there, contact the government health authorities and ask.
If you have questions concerning living with autism, or a sibling with autism, contact me again.
Best wishes,
Catherine
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Catherine Ridenour
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I can answer your questions about parenting your High Functioning Autisic or Asperger`s Syndrome child. In particular, questions about family life, discipline, siblings, finding resources, and working with (sometimes opposing) the educational system are welcome.
Experience
I am the parent of an Asperger's Syndrome child who is now 22 years old. She went undiagnosed for 14 years of her life, so I have done extensive reading and Internet research into the possible cause of her difficulties. Even a short 8 years ago, A.S. was practically unheard of by the public educational system.
We fumbled our way through her childhood and early adolescence without any effective outside support. In some ways, that may have been a blessing as we were focused on her abilities rather than a label for her disability. However, I can think of many times when knowing WHY would have been comforting.
Had we known very early on, some social skills interventions might have made her life in school easier. At this point, I like her for who she is so I do not regret how things have turned out. More importantly, she likes herself.
Education/Credentials
I have a Bachelor of Science in Education.
I have worked to educate myself about Autism in general and HFA/AS in particular.
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