Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits

Re:Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits by cortesoft on Tuesday September 17, 2024 @04:46PM (#41572540)

How much of this is because of intrinsic traits about autism and how much of this is because of how we treat autistic people? If we actually support neurodivergence, and celebrate it instead of trying to 'fix' it, we might do a lot to reduce those rates.

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Re:Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits by darby_nine on Tuesday September 17, 2024 @04:51PM (#41572600)

I don't really think it much matters, tbh, as both factors are out of my control, but it can feel extremely isolating at times. Positive intentions can only overcome so many differences in conversation and social expectations.

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Re:Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits by cortesoft on Tuesday September 17, 2024 @05:58PM (#41573302)

I think it does matter, because while it is out of your individual control, we can still work to push society to be more accepting and accommodating.

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Re:Knocking out one key gene leads to autistic traits by darby_nine on Tuesday September 17, 2024 @06:57PM (#41573769)

Sorry, I should have said "from my immediate perspective". Society certainly has a responsibility to autistic people that is mostly overlooked, although I am not complaining personally.

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