why should there be a cure for autism?

Question

How do u know we want to be cured!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What we want is society to be more understanding of us and help us get through not to cure us. If it it wasnt for people with with autism there would be no internet!!!!!!!! Bill gates has a form of autism called aspergers. Its the same form that i have. we dont want to cured we just want to be accepted

Answer 1

You are (almost) entirely correct. Persons with disabilities are not "sick" or "diseased" and should not be treated as damaged goods simply because we don't happen to fit people's prejudices as to what is "normal."

At the same time, you're being a little extreme. People with severe disabilities (for example people with autism so severe they are nonverbal and unable to grasp or retain even simple concepts) do in fact need something more than society's acceptance--and that, when it comes, will benefit them.

That being said, thouggh, you are basically 100% right--we (I have a disability--blindness--myself) are not less than human because we don't match up with some arbitrary standard of "normal." I'm afraid, though, dwe have a long way to go--as the other responses to your question show. Their prejudice (concealed behind a facade of "concern") shows just how acceptable it is in this society to devalue and degrade people with disabilities.

Thank you for speaking out--and keep doing it. It's long past time to challene the apartheid we endure every day of our lives ! :)

Answer 2

Well with any cure, you can choose the cure or choose to remain in your present state. The choice will still be yours.

Deaf people have their own culture. They don't even call is a disability and most refuse the implants etc because the want to remain deaf. That is something that they identify themselves by. Their choice. For me, I fight everyday to give my son the skills most people just take for granted. As you must know Autism is a spectrum, every person is different. No two aspies are the same nor are any two "autistics" are the same. Not every aspie is as lucky as you feel. Some do wish to lose some of their characteristics so not only can they be understood easier but they can understand others. It's not as cut and dry as you are making it out to be. Let their be a cure, you are only one voice in a plethora of those afflicted. You can choose to take the "cure" or not. That's how our world works. Curing Autism won't help or hurt accepting your autism. Awareness does. Do your part in raising awareness not fighting the cure.

Answer 3

Asperger's is not at all like severe autism and there is no such thing as curing any kind of autism.

Are you sure Bill Gates has Asperger's or does he have many traits of Asperger's?

Not fathering past the age of 35 will prevent some cases of severe paternal age linked autism.

Answer 4

Everyone in the world is somewere on the spectrum of autism. It's great if someone does well, and can be successful in their life. Some people can NOT be successful in life--sometimes they can't even communicate with others. Others end up living, working, doing OK, but very depressed. If you are happy- GREAT! You don't need a cure! But some 'areas' of the spectrum are very devastating. Regardless the severity of the autism --all people definitely SHOULD be accepted.

Answer 5

There can't be a cure until they understand the cause . . .
so I think you're safe for now. Perhaps you can clue the into what the cause is and then tell them, in your case, a cure is not necessary. To each their own, I think some (parents especially) would like to help those who have been affected more seriously by autism.

Answer 6

We don't know that you want to be cured, however, those who have... have explained how they feel locked in their own bodies. Bill Gates has asbergers, which has similar characteristics as Austism, but not entirely the same thing. I have worked with children with both autism and asbergers. If you have asbergers, than you have a form of autism that many people don't try to cure - you have a high functioning level. Many with autism, have low functioning levels. I think society is just trying to help them function as a part of society, to increase their independence and to allow them to be able to communicate their desires.

Answer 7

That's easy for you to say! You are high on the spectrum!

You can talk. You can communicate. You understand what people tell you.

IF you are a parent of a child who throws fits & she has no way of telling you why:
IF you had no way of explaining to a scared child what this "strange man in a white coat" is doing to her (her routine physical exam):
IF you couldn't even give her a hug because the feeling of touch was torturous to her:
IF she would never look you in the eye, much less say "I love you";
IF you lived in fear for your child's life because she can't comprehend the danger of moving cars, deep water or electricity;

THEN you might be hoping for a cure - or at least some better treatment so the child isn't totally isolated in her own head.

YOU don't need a cure!

My neice does. And I wish there was a cure for my nephew's autism before he found the creek & drowned!

Answer 8

I have mild autism possibly asperger's, I don't really know for sure if I have asperger's because I was never diagnosed with it, and I am almost 42 years of age. I know I wouldn't want to be cured as I would be confused and wouldn't know who or what I was as a person. I think I am fine the way I am right now. I am very good in subjects that interest me. I have a strong faith in God, and Jesus. I like myself, and I can be a very nice, and bright, brilliant person. I can also do without some social aspects. I am fine with few friends and acquaintances. I don't hate being around people, but at times I do need my space. I never married, and do not have a boyfriend/lover, and I am fine with that right now. I did for a long time wanted marriage and a family but that never happened to me. I had to accept that.

Answer 9

I think that there should be a cure for autism because I think all autistic people deserve to live a life of normalcy. I feel hurt when I see my 9-year old brother not able to do the things that a 4-year old can. I feel that if their is a cure found for this illness, I would surely want it to cure my brother so that he can talk, write and read like normal people. After all, if you know someone autistic, you can't help but to pity them because of their inabilities, right?

Answer 10

I agree to part of the fact that there is no need to cure some aspects of Autism. My daughter is 4 and she aspergers syndrome. I am fine that she has it and she is on meds for other aspects such as depression and anxiety. But for the most part if they cured my daughter of the aspergers syndrome I would not know what to do if they cured her I love her just the way that she is and I would not change anything about her she is my world.