Why is Autism considerd a disorder?

Autism is a neuro developmental disorder and also a disability. Some people are only mildly disabled, others - strongly. There are autistic people, who can not use internet themselves, who are not able to post here for example, and only their carers can do it. In my case long time ago I had thoughts like I’m a little bit disabled, because I was unable to interact with others like they do, I can’t stand up for myself, I can’t plan complex tasks/ activities, I’m easy to be manipulated or lied to, I struggle to take care of myself (book doctor appointments, buy clothes or other staff that is needed for home, I can’t rent a flat by myself, make driver license and the list goes on) I can cook, clean at home, I made showering my routine, so to someone from outside I might not look like I have such struggles in life. But there are people who need assistance in bathrooms and they have this diagnosis. So I would be very careful saying that autism is not a disorder. Despite having some deficits I managed to get married and find a job, in fact I’m underemployed, but I know that I just can’t find anything better and I’m happy and appreciate, what and who I have in my life. I often feel like my life is too much for me and I’m living in my own inner world. 

Autism is a neuro developmental disorder and also a disability. Some people are only mildly disabled, others - strongly. There are autistic people, who can not use internet themselves, who are not able to post here for example, and only their carers can do it. In my case long time ago I had thoughts like I’m a little bit disabled, because I was unable to interact with others like they do, I can’t stand up for myself, I can’t plan complex tasks/ activities, I’m easy to be manipulated or lied to, I struggle to take care of myself (book doctor appointments, buy clothes or other staff that is needed for home, I can’t rent a flat by myself, make driver license and the list goes on) I can cook, clean at home, I made showering my routine, so to someone from outside I might not look like I have such struggles in life. But there are people who need assistance in bathrooms and they have this diagnosis. So I would be very careful saying that autism is not a disorder. Despite having some deficits I managed to get married and find a job, in fact I’m underemployed, but I know that I just can’t find anything better and I’m happy and appreciate, what and who I have in my life. I often feel like my life is too much for me and I’m living in my own inner world.