Do all people with autism have behavior problems?
No. Many people with autism have developed ways of coping with some of the challenges presented by their condition. Therapists, teachers and parents work to determine what may be upsetting to the individual. A variety of therapies are often used, as well as special items like weighted vests and environmental modifications, which all help the person with autism to function without anxiety and stress. In autism, behavior problems range from very severe to mild. Severe behavior problems may take the form of highly unusual, aggressive, and in some cases even self-injurious behavior, these behaviors may persist and be difficult to change. In its milder form, autism may resemble a learning disability, usually, however, even people who are only mildly affected may need a significant amount of instruction and support to be successful at school and work because of deficits in the areas of communication and socialization.
