Along with other figures of speech like idioms, metaphors and similes can pose a problem for those with autism, as they can take things literally. I know that from experience myself, as I’ve experienced language development delays growing up.  The reasons why those of us with autism take things literally may be to do with […]

This is the third and last in a series of posts concerning subjects I found difficult as a result of my language difficulties, but now find more interesting since my language ability has improved. If you wish you can have a read about my posts concerning my improvements in understanding topics in geography and history. […]

History was another of those subjects that I’d find more difficult, as it involved more in the way of reading and processing language, and understanding written material. It is a subject where one may be required to understand and interpret facts and evidence from written and visual sources. Questions can require you to analyse evidence, […]