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Originally Posted by FlorayG

I interviewed a potential new lodger this week
She told me she has 'high functioning autism' but TBH she seemed just the same as everybody else to me.
I've agreed to take her; what sort of things will she likely be different with? It might be helpful to have a few pointers up front.
She is working part -time so must be socially functional (if that's the right term)

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My son has ASD ( Aspergers) which is a HFA. Main thing he struggles with is social skills. He can be very direct.
He has a full time driving job, and is studying for an HNC in business management. He also has a photographic memory, writes music, plays in a band and manages 3 other bands. A busy life.
At my work the Global Head of Engineering had ASD and he travelled the world presenting papers for the American Petroleum Institute, so yes these folk can communicate
My son is fully aware of his “gift” ( and he sees it as that ! )
You will hardly notice any differences, just treat her as you would anyone else, as you should