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Why is Autism considerd a disorder?

James19932024

i may have been asked already, but why is Autism considerd a disorder / condition? to me at least, a disorder, is something to do with mental health. instead of a disorder / condition, its an advantage because we're able to see and expereince things that other cannot

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  • I prefer to see it as a condition rather than a disorder because disorder to me sounds like doesn't work. Yes there are some areas of my autism that may be an advantage to me but there are many that make life very difficult. So overall no I wouldn't see it is an advantage and I don't think it'd be a good idea for it to be termed that way as then people wouldn't see the need to provide support etc.

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  • I prefer to see it as a condition rather than a disorder because disorder to me sounds like doesn't work. Yes there are some areas of my autism that may be an advantage to me but there are many that make life very difficult. So overall no I wouldn't see it is an advantage and I don't think it'd be a good idea for it to be termed that way as then people wouldn't see the need to provide support etc.

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