Autism possibly having an effect on intelligence is a controversial topic. This is considered a controversy because there is no concrete proof that ASD directly impacts intelligence. During the research I found three possible answers that show how autism may affect intelligence. The brain functioning of someone on the autism spectrum can cause some intellectual halts because their sensory processing is slowed. Although, autism may not cause any intellectual issues because it only has been proven to effect social interaction, behavior, and speech; this doesn’t stop their ability to learn. Another possibility …show more content…
“One out of 100 children” in the United States and Europe are affected by autism and “One out of 1000 children” in Asia (Schonbeck 373).
(Rating: 1 out of 3) “Autism is a chronic and often severe disorder of brain functioning that begins during childhood (Dupler …show more content…
Joan Schonbeck says “studies have found abnormalities in several parts of the brain that are believed to have occurred during fetal development (375).”
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Answer #2 “About one-third of those with core syndrome of autism never speak in communicative phrases” because of their issues with communication based on their sensory processing (Gilberg 51).
(Rating: 1 out of 3) Autism is shown with issues in social interaction, language, behavior, and sensory processing. They have difficulty understanding other people’s perception and emotions, (Burack) making eye contact, and try to avoid physical contact (Gilberg 50).
(Rating: 1 out of 3) Tests have shown that children with autism have equal ability to learn and have a difference in the development of the frontal lobe compared to other children (APA.org). (Rating 1out of 3)
Answer #3 Most of the children with autism have trouble with social interaction because of their issues with sensory processing (Gilberg 51), A test showed that 30% of children with autism were able to provide the correct answer about what they perceived a milk bottle with an orange filter as