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    21st Century Ideas: The Autistic Perspective

    the Autism epidemic and human perspective

    Started by: Night Storm Raves:4

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    The Autistic or Asperger human has been classified as "disabled" and "deficiant" in social context and communication. As the dignosis increases how would the autistic perspective benefit in the world crisis? How would high fuctioning and even LFAs with Facilicated Communication, would benifit in solving world problems? Would their viewpoints be considered a "hindrance?"

    Here\\\'s a tough one. My son is \\\"high functioning Autistic.\\\" He\\\'s wonderful and ever so helpful around the house, and he definately pulls his weight in the chores. He;s very strong. He\\\'ll never really be able to live on his own, but then, we don\\\'t really want him to. We\\\'ve got this whole \\\"three generations in the same household\\\" extended family thing going on, and we don\\\'t really mind the idea that He\\\'ll probably continue to live with us his whole adulthood. My only worry is if he\\\'ll ever date. Got off track. Anyway, I don\\\'t know if I\\\'d say he has any unique perspective that provides an advantage. But that\\\'s just him. Everyone with Autism is different. What I can say for sure is that in the lifestyle we\\\'ve chosen, his disability is no hinderance.

    I myself am autistic. And just about as high functioning as we come. It\\\'s not hard to get me working, it\\\'s just hard to keep me working. I tend to exaggerate, but as the wise man once said. Behind every story is the element of truth. I myself have a wonderful fiance, and am currently attempting to go back to school.

    My daughter is diagnosed as autistic. (Yes, it's unusual for girls.)

    My first comment is that I disagree with the premise that autism is an "epidemic". If anything, it's increased medical awareness, resulting in increased diagnosis. It's highly unlikely that there are any more people born with autism than there have been in history.

    Autism is a spectrum, and like everything on a spectrum, it's only a problem if it's a problem. Some of the most original and creative thinkers in history have likely been somewhere on the spectrum and, as PlatonicJensen pointed out, everyone with autism is different.

    Therefore I'm not sure that it's useful to single out autism. What we need is original and creative thinkers. Many of those also happen to be on the autism spectrum.

    Absolutely agree. There now is better recognition of Autism and the spectrum which covers. Perhaps as we understand the condition better, we also find ways to provide a positive environment so they can make the most of their situation. Therefore it might not be that different from any other ailment in history which has eventually been recognised and some people have been able to harness.

    As far as I know, the main "problem" people with autism have is direct personal communication. With more emphasis on non-personal communication, what with so much use of computers and email rather than personal interaction, I should think that autism will become less of a problem, at least for those with the high-functioning varieties of this disease.

    I also agree with Pseudonym that there is not MORE autism today, but that it is simply becoming easier to diagnose.

    I'd be more concerned about people with extreme attention deficit- we already have a problem with traffic accidents caused by drivers with this disorder, what happens when they have to farm / maintain electrical equipment for themselves? What if someone with ADHD get ReDS and aren't paying enough attention, and wander too close to a quarantine zone with armed guards? The results could be tragic. Also, people with autism or aspergers make much better conversational partners than people with extreme ADHD. I'd rather talk shop with someone with aspergers than someone who can't focus on a topic at all. ;)

    aspergers and autism can be partially cured with proper nueronal migration. It can be considered a passing disorder, an early childhood disease.Our ability to respond to it and create routines and medications that bring these people back into the general scientific and intellectual circles is the most important thing. We need to find answers with methodical application of protovation and scientific method. Many people who have had disabilities will be useful in this pursuit.




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