I'm strongly agnostic. It's not possible to know, so I don't guess. As a rule most scientists just make 'educated guesses' AKA 'best guesses'. They encourage us to as well. But some things are too important to speculate.
If researching secluded societies such as Amish, orthodox Jews & Jehovah's witnesses there's little information about autism. Many claim the lifestyle of wholesome organic foods, calm modest upbringing, etc could itself prevent autism. Immunisation of babies is also rare. Babies only receive the natural protection *** milk offers. It seems unlikely there would be no incidence of autism. Even if the gene pool doesn't include those with autism. Within closed off communities, there may be little point for diagnosis. But those living within UK would probably be unable to avoid forced midwife/health visitor visits. 'High functioning autism' may get away with being deemed shy. But those more severely affected might receive treatment. In some communities in US where there is no outside healthcare, autistic behaviour might be confused with brain damage. In such societies it seems common for elders to set laws, arrange marriages, approve work etc. So even if a person did have autism, they would probably still receive fair treatment.
I'm strongly agnostic. It's not possible to know, so I don't guess. As a rule most scientists just make 'educated guesses' AKA 'best guesses'. They encourage us to as well. But some things are too important to speculate.
If researching secluded societies such as Amish, orthodox Jews & Jehovah's witnesses there's little information about autism. Many claim the lifestyle of wholesome organic foods, calm modest upbringing, etc could itself prevent autism. Immunisation of babies is also rare. Babies only receive the natural protection *** milk offers. It seems unlikely there would be no incidence of autism. Even if the gene pool doesn't include those with autism. Within closed off communities, there may be little point for diagnosis. But those living within UK would probably be unable to avoid forced midwife/health visitor visits. 'High functioning autism' may get away with being deemed shy. But those more severely affected might receive treatment. In some communities in US where there is no outside healthcare, autistic behaviour might be confused with brain damage. In such societies it seems common for elders to set laws, arrange marriages, approve work etc. So even if a person did have autism, they would probably still receive fair treatment.
