I’m actually very fascinated by this, but you seem to have forgotten your context. I have a severely autistic brother in law with down syndrome. He’s non-verbal but definitely comprehends much of what is going on around him beyond how a child reacts to the world. Can you tell me where to read more about this? Honestly, I’m not sure what I would google to find this study.
How do we know anything? I spend a lot of time around him, observed his behaviors and interactions with the world, and have taken away that he is more capable than some people understand. I’m not making a general observation, just a personal one, hence why I am asking for further studies to imperically show me the general data.
As a bit of a rant, what you’ve said is pretty silly in any context. Are you telling me body language and physical interaction are not inherent forms of communication? We evolved and worked together for millions of years without spoken word.
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I’m actually very fascinated by this, but you seem to have forgotten your context. I have a severely autistic brother in law with down syndrome. He’s non-verbal but definitely comprehends much of what is going on around him beyond how a child reacts to the world. Can you tell me where to read more about this? Honestly, I’m not sure what I would google to find this study.
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Ah that’s fair, I appreciate your straightforwardness. I am definitely going to educate myself further on this. The human brain is fucking wild.
How do you know what he comprehends if he hasn’t told you?
How do we know anything? I spend a lot of time around him, observed his behaviors and interactions with the world, and have taken away that he is more capable than some people understand. I’m not making a general observation, just a personal one, hence why I am asking for further studies to imperically show me the general data.
As a bit of a rant, what you’ve said is pretty silly in any context. Are you telling me body language and physical interaction are not inherent forms of communication? We evolved and worked together for millions of years without spoken word.
I confess I misread your comment; I thought you said he “comprehends much of what is going on around him how a child reacts to the world.”