Everything Comes with Time
In fact, Michael Tolleson, another autistic artist, is currently 58 years old and works as an artist, author, and public speaker, which supports the observation that skills become more developed with time, until eventually, a high level of sophistication and comfort in communicating is achieved. However, Michael was diagnosed with a very mild Asperger’s, which is a type of autism, at the age of 50 years old, so he was able to develop social skills at a relatively faster pace for an individual with autism. But nonetheless, Michael’s case provides insight on how Stephen may eventually accomplish the same level of active social involvement as a healthy adult, just with more time.