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Just wondering, seems like supposed "high functioning" autistic people are always talking about crapping their pants and/or constantly farting in public
Hum... Are you aware of this because that's what you are and what you do? I doubt most of us would have any idea that those people did that.
Researchers are starting to see a physiological link between autism and gastro-intestinal abnormalities, a few of which include Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Chron's Disease. I don't believe I'd go so far as to assert that they're doing it because they're so socially unaware that they don't understand the importance of sphincter control and if they CAN'T understand it... they MAY not be all that high functioning after all...
They are not! That idea was about the causal stage. People with autism don't crap their pants any more than people with anything else. Except maybe diahorrea or some bowel problem. Or a three year old. Or someone who just couldn't hang on any longer. Or someone who was dreaming. Or someone who hates toilets. Or someone who likes a warm blob in their undies. Or my little bro. Or when you're sick.