{"id":11490,"date":"2025-06-30T06:59:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/?p=11490"},"modified":"2025-06-30T06:59:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:59:35","slug":"iq-of-nonverbal-autistic-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/iq-of-nonverbal-autistic-person\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the IQ of a Nonverbal Autistic Person?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The IQ of a nonverbal autistic person can vary widely, just like with verbal individuals. Being nonverbal does not mean a person has a low IQ. In fact, many nonverbal individuals with autism have <strong>average or even above-average <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/blog\/autism-symptoms-in-children\/\"><strong>intelligence<\/strong><\/a> but struggle with expressive language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Power of Non Verbal Communication for Autistic People\" width=\"540\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/enhaQqoSYMo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4876598\/\">Traditional IQ tests<\/a> often rely heavily on verbal responses, which can make it hard to accurately measure intelligence in nonverbal individuals. Fortunately, there are alternative, nonverbal assessments, like the Leiter International Performance Scale or Raven\u2019s Progressive Matrices, that help provide a more accurate picture of cognitive ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to focus on a person\u2019s strengths and potential, not just their ability to speak. With the right support, many nonverbal autistic individuals can learn to communicate using tools like AAC devices, sign language, or picture systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to support your child\u2019s communication and cognitive growth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Able Stars ABA<\/strong> offers personalized <a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/locations\/aba-therapy-in-maryland\/\">in-home ABA therapy across Maryland<\/a>, helping children of all abilities build skills and confidence. <a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/contact\/\">Contact us today<\/a> to learn how we can support your nonverbal child\u2019s unique journey. Book an appointment <a href=\"https:\/\/ablestarsabatest2.bycws.com\/es\/schedule-now\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC4876598<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8407906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-reddit wp-block-embed-reddit\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:316px\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/AutismTranslated\/comments\/1h2z2uv\/what_level_of_iq_do_autistic_people_usually_have\/\">What level of IQ do autistic people usually have?<\/a><br> by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/Intouchable944\/\">u\/Intouchable944<\/a> in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/AutismTranslated\/\">AutismTranslated<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychiatry\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2022.856084\/full<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>https:\/\/molecularautism.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s13229-021-00461-7<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IQ of a nonverbal autistic person can vary widely, just like with verbal individuals. Being nonverbal does not mean a person has a low IQ. In fact, many nonverbal individuals with autism have average or even above-average intelligence but struggle with expressive language. 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