Lifestyle choice

I am watching this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ7P6_ANNT8 . He is a GMC psychiatrist. I am wondering whether autism is a lifestyle choice. A set of preferences...

He says all humans are on the spectrum. What do you think? He says autism is not an illness or disorder, it is an intelligence.

It’s not an illness or a disorder of course. Its the way you are made. I would say this isn’t a great YouTube video. 

Orangegnome said:

It’s not an illness or a disorder of course

This is an interesting subject as ASD literally has Disorder as the third letter.

It is classed as a disorder in the DSM5 (and DSM5-TR) and meets the criteria of the medical definition of disorder ( https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/disorder : A condition characterized by lack of normal functioning of physical or mental processes).

I realise that some people are uncomfortable with the word because of it suggests there is something wrong with them, but that is down to their interpretation rather than the meaning of the word.

I'm on the fence about the use of the word but to state it is false seems premature at best.

Can you explain how you reached your understanding of the term please?

That's your experience. I understand that. 
In my case, I do choose my communication style and repetitive behaviours.

That's your experience. I understand that. 
In my case, I do choose my communication style and repetitive behaviours.