Adapt to autism | autism diagnosis Brisbane

Adapt to autism

One of the central characteristics of autism in DSM 5 is the deficit in social communication and social interaction. The social and personal aspects of life are a challenge. How does an autistic person adapt to these challenges? Clinical experience suggests that there are three possible adaptations: introvert, extrovert "intensive" and extrovert "camouflage".

Introvert

Adaptation is more easily recognized is that of a person who can be described as introvert. The child (and subsequent adults) actively reduce or avoid social participation, recognizing that social interaction is undesirably complex, overwhelming and stressful. Therefore, this obvious adaptation is to choose (where possible) to be lonely to accomplish things while not necessarily feeling lonely.

But we increasingly recognize those with autism who are open and have great motivations for social communication. For these people, there are two possible modifications that facilitate social participation. 

Extrovert "extrovert"

The first of these two modifications is to actively search for social experiences, although the person may not be able to read all the precise social signals that regulate and complicate the intensity of social participation. Because of a weak mind theory, people with autism often find it difficult to read the nonverbal communication used in social interaction. Their social behavior is then seen as intrusive, intense and irritating. A metaphor to describe this adaptation to autism is for a driver who does not see traffic lights (non-verbal communication) or adheres to a passcode (social agreements). They are unable to read social situations accurately and thus behave inappropriately. While there is great motivation for social interaction and making friends, these experiences may end prematurely by the social partner. The result is that a person is bitterly disappointed that conversations, friendships, and relationships are short-lived, and social popularity remains elusive. Another issue is that once friendship is achieved, a person can become a king, making him a new friend with tremendous power. When friendship or relationship ends, there can be extreme despair, feelings of abandonment, betrayal and misunderstanding.

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"Camouflage" extrovert

The second adaptation of an autistic person who is flat is to recognize his difficulties in reading non-verbal communication and in making and maintaining friendships. Through this vision, they acquire successful social and personal abilities by monitoring their peers and individuals in general, analyzing their social behavior, and interpreting and adhering to social rules and conventions, thereby effectively disguising their social difficulties. A person creates a social "mask". This third amendment to autism - camouflage - was first recognized as an adaptation of autism by girls and women, but we now recognize that it also happens with males.