Common learning strengths in people with autism
In my experience, people with autism have strengths in at least three main areas of learning:
Visual
People with autism are usually visual thinkers. They understand and remember things they can see. Visual details and images are much easier for remember (compared to things they just hear). I’ve known people with autism who can re-watch entire videos in their minds.
Musical/Rhythmic
Lots of people with autism enjoy and respond to music and rhythm. They remember things that have a rhythm or are set to a melody. Some autistic people can remember entire songs after hearing them just one time.
Body/Movement
People with autism learn well when they have hands-on experiences. Moving and using their bodies makes a difference to what they learn and remember.
Autism is a different way of experiencing and understanding the world. Each person has challenges. But each person also has learning preferences and strengths.
Common learning strengths in people with autism
In my experience, people with autism have strengths in at least three main areas of learning:
Visual
People with autism are usually visual thinkers. They understand and remember things they can see. Visual details and images are much easier for remember (compared to things they just hear). I’ve known people with autism who can re-watch entire videos in their minds.
Musical/Rhythmic
Lots of people with autism enjoy and respond to music and rhythm. They remember things that have a rhythm or are set to a melody. Some autistic people can remember entire songs after hearing them just one time.
Body/Movement
People with autism learn well when they have hands-on experiences. Moving and using their bodies makes a difference to what they learn and remember.
Autism is a different way of experiencing and understanding the world. Each person has challenges. But each person also has learning preferences and strengths.
