What Does the Future Hold?

Asperger's Syndrome, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder and Pervasive Developmental Disorder have no effect on IQ. People with these syndromes have the same range of IQ as the general population. Some are fantastically brilliant in their field of interest and enjoy great success in careers that allow their strengths to shine. Conventional IQ tests are very deceiving when testing someone on the Autism Spectrum because one of the criteria for NLD/AS is a having a large discrepancy between verbal skills and reading comprehension. Also, because their brains work differently, they may show tremendous strength in one area, while showing tremendous weakness in others.

Some will go to college, some will not. Some will drive, some will not. Some will work in offices, some will work in warehouses, some will invent things and some will not. Some will live in houses, others will live in apartments, some will need assistance and some will not.

Just like everybody else.