Why must people be so afraid of Autism? I mean, yes, people with higher-level Autism will find it difficult, if not impossible, to live normal lives, and I know that can't be easy on parents. However, I know many people on the low end of the spectrum that you wouldn't even know unless you asked. Myself included.
I know what you mean. I'm related to somebody with Autism and I don't want them to be 'cured' or non existent. Most the time nobody can even tell that they have Autism. The stance people take with Autism is scary.
I realise that not all people will have the same view as me, but I don't want to be cured. I am who I am and my position on the spectrum is part of what makes me me. I want people to like, hate or tolerate me for who I am, not just a shadow of my former self inhabiting the husk that is my body. I will admit, being able to understand other people's emotions would be nice, but I'm fine struggling with people if it means that I can stay myself.
-The cool guest