A small percentage of “autists” have outstanding genius

Saharaneh Javadi, Psychology of Exceptional Children in an interview with Fars News Agency Health Reporter about «IQ differences in children with autism“Children with autism have island intelligence;” That is, the cognitive functions of these children develop very well in some issues and cases and function above normal.

He continued: “Accordingly, many people on the autism spectrum in some areas show higher performance than the normal level of society.” This issue has caused a misconception in society. People in the community believe that autism means genius, but this is not true.

“There are people in this spectrum who have shown a certain genius,” said the exceptional child psychologist. For example, in a particular field, especially in the fields of art, mathematics and music, they have shown a special genius, and only these people have been presented as an example of the autism spectrum at the community level.

Javadi noted: ‌The number of reports and surveys was more than these people; Because they have more genius than other people with autism who have more problems and have been different. This is despite the fact that a very low percentage of people with autism have outstanding genius and many people on the autism spectrum have conflicts and cognitive problems. Therefore, they may have problems in some basic areas.

“If we look at the higher-than-normal development of children with autism, we conclude that children on the autism spectrum are less integrated due to their island intelligence, especially cognitive functions, and may function better than normal children in some areas,” he said. Show themselves more clearly and prominently.

“This function has a very high index compared to normal children, so it is much more noticeable. Unfortunately, a large number of children with autism have a lot of conflict in their communication skills and stereotypes and have fewer cognitive functions.” The more interactive conflicts and repetitive behaviors of these people, the more the cognitive problems of these loved ones are seen in the same proportion.

Javadi pointed out: ترینThe best way to identify the talents of people on the autism spectrum is to first address all the issues that cause these talents and cases to not flourish, such as repetitive behaviors and social interactions, and to address people’s sensory problems.

He said: “The less conflict there is in the basics mentioned, the more people will pay attention and focus on the tasks that are entrusted to them, and while the child is active, we can develop the talents of these loved ones.”

This psychology of exceptional children noted: “More importantly, instead of developing a particular talent in the individual, we should compare that child to ourselves and not think that all children on the autism spectrum should be like a group with outstanding characteristics.” This child should be taught to perform functions seamlessly instead of developing a particular skill.

Javadi added: “Communication and integration will be more important for him than cultivating talent in a certain field.” This integration is far more important in the treatment than trying to cultivate a particular genius in a child with autism.

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