When diagnoses are used interchangeably.
Most Aspies-the elite group of Autistics- exhibit signs of Mania.
Mania is typically associated with Bipolar Disorder, though it is gaining momentum in ASD, formerly known as Asperger’ Syndrome.
More evidence to my belief of ASD and Autism as two distinct disorders.
Mania is characterized by high energy, productivity, reduced sleep, high concentration, multitasking, stilted speech, high self-esteem, narcissism.
Not the class of symptoms defining traditional Autism, you ll agree.
“High functioning/low functioning Autism” are NOT Medical diagnoses.
They are popular definitions of convenience and very discriminatory.
All mental disorders share common traits, that doesn’t mean they are on the same page.
Parenting young-adult autistics
Parents can’t always be present 24/7 for no-sufficient young-adults.
As of today, there are three major typologies of housing for the cognitive impaired:
- Sheltered Housing
- Group homes
- Community lodgings
They equal by on-site 24/7 Support.
They differ in orientation:
Sheltered Housing focuses on the Independence achievement of their guests, therefore time-limited.
Group homes are virtually permanent shared apartments for semi-independent residents.
Community lodgings are the most common. They tend to no-independent guests on socio-medical referrals. Here is when Parenting is most impactful. These structures offer permanent housing to orphaned guests, or temporary relief to overwhelmed families.
I conclude with an open-ended question : where do High-functioning autistics fit?
