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ASPartOfMe
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07 Mar 2017, 7:43 pm

BettaPonic wrote:
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I need to reword my answer to say that only "high functioning" autistics theoretically have the ability to do college level work.


Sorry, I thought you were saying I said that.


Not a problem.


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07 Mar 2017, 7:44 pm

ASPartOfMe wrote:
BettaPonic wrote:
ASPartOfMe wrote:
I need to reword my answer to say that only "high functioning" autistics theoretically have the ability to do college level work.


Sorry, I thought you were saying I said that.


Not a problem.


Thanks.



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07 Mar 2017, 8:00 pm

kraftiekortie wrote:
Many high-functioning autistic people DO HAVE the ability to do college-level work. Many also have the ability to get many A's, and to go for advanced degrees and publish things.

Temple Grandin got a doctorate.


I agree, I am a high functioning high school student and I get straight A's.