Re:Mother's blood test predicts a sub-type of autism
by microtherion on Wednesday January 27, 2021 @02:43AM
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> Many people with ASD (not all! not most! but many) can barely survive on their own
That part is absolutely true.
> ASD should be prevented medically.
But this part (apart from the fact that it's not currently feasible) is just too categoric. I certainly know several autistic people who would prefer to get rid of their autism, if given a choice. But I know plenty on the milder end of the spectrum who would not — e.g. because their distress in social situations is outweighed by the benefits conveyed by an increased ability to focus.
That part is absolutely true.
> ASD should be prevented medically.
But this part (apart from the fact that it's not currently feasible) is just too categoric. I certainly know several autistic people who would prefer to get rid of their autism, if given a choice. But I know plenty on the milder end of the spectrum who would not — e.g. because their distress in social situations is outweighed by the benefits conveyed by an increased ability to focus.