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Originally Posted by klr15

Aspergers is what people generally used to call it, some still do.

Most are average or above average intelligence and don�t usually have the learning difficulties that usually come with autism, although some will still have additional needs.

I have autism and I could probably label it as high functioning. I hold down a job, I�m above average intelligence, but I do struggle socially. I�m not socially inappropriate as such, I can hold down a job fine, I just struggle to form relationships with people and maintain them as I have a slight lack of interest and awareness of other people.

Main difficultly with me is I do have problems with loud noises, I don�t like loud music, loud tv, bangs and clangs annoy me more than I can explain. But each person with autism is an individual so it�s probably best to set down ground rules with the lodger and in doing this, find out if there is anything they need to tell you about it. Each person is individual, with me, most people can tell there is something a little different about me, but they wouldn�t really be able to point out what, they�d probably just describe me as a bit odd I guess, but that�s me.

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This is also my daughter.

She also struggles with words sometimes, she needs to know the exact meaning of every word and if she doesn�t know 1 then she won�t understand the full sentence. She doesn�t get �sayings� - cut from the same cloth, like 2 peas in a pod - we have to actually say what we mean and no improv!

If she�s tired she�s more difficult, every day after school she needs quiet time to sort things out in her head so don�t be surprised if your new lodger takes herself off for quiet time each day

She may need things to stay in the same place in the kitchen for example - don�t change your cupboards around

My daughter doesn�t get �tidy your room� I have to tell her where each thing has to go - again it�s being very specific

If you set rules then my daughter will live by them to the letter

She is also very kind and concerned about how everything she does affects other people, she does get sarcasm and can also joke but only if in the right mood.

I think you are fantastic for giving this girl a chance, if you have Facebook try following the girl with the curly hair, her daily postings might give you some insight