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Can an 18 year old boy with autism work a normal job?
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Depends: It would depend on the level of intellectual impairment. If the child is high functioning, then he should be able to.
Answered 12/8/2016
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Yes: Autism is a diagnosis with a huge range of severity from mild to very severe. Thus the the level of severity determines the capability of holding a "normal" job. The answer is yes, it can be possible.
Answered 10/3/2016
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