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As a continuation of the themes shown in THIS picture -At university, the people at my part time job of interviewing autistic students about their university experience are running a little event in April - an art event showcasing artistic pieces made by autistic students. The theme is 'If there was a pill that could 'cure' autism, would you take it?' And this picture is my response to that question.
This is a common question people with autism are asked, and I personally think that despite the negative traits of autism that I have (social awkwardness, tendency to overreact, becomes overly anxious over little things and difficulty to adapt to change), I feel that the positive aspects outweigh the negatives. If my autism was taken away, I feel that I would not have such a love of solving puzzles, ability to keep to schedules, a desire to seek out answers to questions I come across or constantly being stimulated to work.
Feel free to comment with your thoughts on the matter below.
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As far as I'm concerned, you need to be sick before you can be cured. and as someone who is autistic, I AM NOT SICK!
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In the words of Diana Ross:
"If there's a cure for this, I don't want it!"
At least not from other humans, who are imperfect anyway, autistic or not! Only God should cure me of it!
I feel the same way, without my autism, I'd be different, probably less interesting and probably more apathetic (not saying neurotypicals are. If I ever wished I didn't have autism, wish retracted!) I like my interest in things like cartoons and railroad crossings among some other things!
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Constantly being stimulated to work? Did you manage to get a job because of it?Β
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I am currently in employment, yes.
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there is no "Cure" for autism as it is not a disease, but if there was a chance to take such a product, I who am Autistic myself, would say....never.Β
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Except that this is caused by the enviroment, not by autism. This is like blaming your skincolor for racism. Blaming homossexuality for homophobia. Is stupid in general. There is no "cure" for autism.
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I wouldn't take a pill.
I'd vaccinate myself with the cure.
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I feel the same, man. Besides, to err is human is just a fancy way of telling us accidents happen.
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We must remember that humans are a social animal and the fact that autism causes social awkwardness is harmful to austistic people due to the nature of the human race. Additionally, I believe that the "normalization" of autism is just a deceptive measure to make autistic people feel better. Therefore curing autism would be in the best interests of autistic people.
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Yes, I have mild Autism (Asbergers) and I think autism needs to be cured. It has caused many hardships in my life and it is called Autism Spectrum DISORDER for a reason. People who support neurodiversity are comparible to flat earthers, moon landing denialists and religious fundamentalists in their level of irrationality and unscientific attitudes. I hope that answers your question.
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Huh, was it really caused by autism? Or by your enviroment?
You are comparable to Homossexuals who blame their own homossexuality for the homophobia and persecution they suffer.
Did you even got any support? Or did you only listened to people blaming your autism for everything, to the point that you became brainwashed by their stupid messages?
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I understand what you are trying to talk about and I have tried to get some support. However,I think that the comparison between autism and homosexuality is faulty. Homophobia is caused by religious teachings that say homosexuality is a sin and nothing else. Additionally, a homosexual without autism would have the same social skills and motor skills that a hetrosexual without autism would have. Autism is different from sexual orientation in that it actually causes a deficit in social and motor skills and therefore is an actual disorder in need of a cure.
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One doesn't simply "cure" autism as easily as that. Getting rid of the negatives would be nice, but the positives can be helpful at times.
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Very well said, mate.
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If someone wanted to "cure" my Autism, I'd tell them that to do so would destroy a part of my soul. And if theyΒ gets insistent, I'll knock their lights out
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I take it you're a high-functioning autistic person. Β Well so am I. Β We may not need this pill, but I feel like people who suffer from more severe forms of autism would certainly need it.Β
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I'D If I would take it! I probably wouldn't, though. But, to not be so shy...
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something I am aware of. and much like you, I am quite happy with who I am.
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No. I am already on medication with a lowered dosage.
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Reminds me of that one X-Men movie where someone created a cure for mutanism so Mutants would be transformed into normal human beings. Some accepted it and some opposed it.
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This actually made me cry, but in a good way. 
Also I was misdiagnosed with ADD as a child and was put on Ritalin (methylphenidate) to help me focus better in school. Despite my smarts, I struggled because I have trouble paying attention and remaining focused on subjects that did not interest me much, but I am VERY focused on subjects I am interested in. I was eventually taken off Ritalin though because since I didn't have ADD after all, the Ritalin made me depressed and suicidal (thank goodness I never actually tried to kill myself). I started struggling again but over time I worked harder and harder to stay focused and I eventually graduated high school with honors due to my intelligence. I was re-diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome a few years later and put on disability. Due to my social awkwardness, it would be tough to pass an interview and get a job, I don't hold conversations really well unless I am actually thinking and typing out my thoughts instead, and I am not good around other people due to my shyness.
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I agree that I wouldn't "cure" my autism either.
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I wouldn't take it. I wouldn't feel the same without autism.
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You are very inspiring
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That is a very good way of looking at it! The focus should not be on "curing" conditions like autism, it should be continuing to learn more about them so those that have them can feel safe and feel like they do not need to change to be "normal". After all, one's normality is another's abnormality.
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Hmm, so I take it you know a lot of people with autism? And/or you have it yourself?
Either way, you (and Duckyworth) do have a very interesting view on a topic like this.
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I do not have it myself but I have met those with autism in the past.
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Ahh. Still nice to know indeed
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I honestly would take it. All my life, my aspergers has given me more crappiness than happiness. Plus, I wouldn't have constant unhelpful "advice" being shoved down my throat 24/7 (Like "You're not alone" Which is the biggest case of "No shit, Sherlock" I've ever seen)
-Tiffany
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This kinda reminded of the plot of X-Men: The Last Stand. Where they made a 'cure' to eliminate the mutants' powers.
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I know how you feel; as much as I don't like the part from my Aspergers where I can't interact well with others socially; I wouldn't change my condition, not even for money, fame or a giant hot wings truck.
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