User:Gbrister/Guilelessness in Autism

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Guilelessness is a concept used to describe someone that may be too trusting, naïve, honest, or blunt. Someone with autism may be described as "guileless" due to the fact that most tend to trust those who are older than them or an authority figure, especially ones they are familiar with.

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Guilelessness is a noun that by definition is a state of earnestness or simplicity. It can be used to describe a person with autism due to the tendency for them to be more honest about particular situations. Someone who is guileless is described as innocent, sincere, and blunt. Guilelessness characteristics are mostly attributed to someone with autism spectrum disorder which can affect social judgment. Autism affects social skills, speech, nonverbal communication, and overall behavior. In the United States of America, one in forty-four children will be diagnosed with autism. Autism affects everyone differently, and each person who is diagnosed will have different strengths and weaknesses. There is a tendency for people with autism to always tell the truth and facts. This can cause problems in a social aspect when they are overly honest because too much honesty could be considered impolite. Some people with autism do not have the ability to understand the position or authority of the other person which can become a problem when they are too honest. Autism can also play a role in one's ability to empathize with others and understand how that other person may feel about something. It can be difficult for an autistic person to understand one's intentions. Lying is often not a common trait among those with autism because it violates what they know to be facts.