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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My ASD teen is mainstreamed in school and exceedingly bright — epitomizes the term 2E. But s/he has no basic sense of direction and is constantly getting lost, even in familiar settings. For example, when leaving a familiar restaurant last night, s/he turned right instead of left to walk the two blocks home. When out and about, s/he relies a lot on Google to navigate walks that should be well known. Is this a common ASD trait? Is there a term for it? [/quote] Yes, this is noted in all of Tony Attwood or Baron Cohen’s aspergers research. Mind blindness, Lack or theory of mind. Lots of relying on others or technology or apps. But that won’t help in new situations or detours or an emergency or when actual thinking of one’s feet is required. Then it’s Shutdown Mode or have a Temper Tantrum (if others ask what’s going on). [/quote]
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