Understanding Autism in Relationships - How It Affects Couples

Different... not lesser 

• Strengths in processing visual information (compared to difficulties with auditory processing, particularly
of language)
• Frequent attention to details but difficulty understanding the meaning of how those details fit together.
• Difficulty with organising ideas, materials, and activities.
• Difficulties with attention (some individuals are very focused on details, others have difficulty shifting
attention when it is time to make transitions.)
• Communication problems, which vary by developmental level but always includes impairments in the
social use of language (pragmatic language).
• Tendency to become attached to routines.
• Very strong interests and impulses to engage in favored activities, with difficulties disengaging once
engaged.
• Marked sensory preferences and dislikes.