Should autism be cured?

[Acelantis]

Simple question, partially inspired by my introduction thread, and another part by my previous experience with this issue. Here's a pair of sites, each from a different side of the issue

www.aspiesforfreedom.com/
www.autism-society.org/

And I'm willing to debate the issue (for the record I chose answer 3)

[Twobagger]

I believe that autism should be cured, and that this is a no-brainer. I think that the real question is, what expenses should be spared to cure this disease?
By the way, Acelantis, both of your links appear broken to me.

[Cieria]

Define "targeted treatment". For the record, I'm autistic myself.

[Cieria]

twobagger said:

I believe that autism should be cured, and that this is a no-brainer.

No-brainer? How so?

By the way, Acelantis, both of your links appear broken to me.

The second one works fine for me, though there's a typo in the first one. That link should be www.aspiesforfreedom.com.

[Acelantis]

Targeted treatment, as in targeting specific issues, such as generalized anxiety, or difficulty concentrating.

and the links are fixed.

[Cieria]

acelantis said:

Targeted treatment, as in targeting specific issues, such as generalized anxiety, or difficulty concentrating.

and the links are fixed.

In that case, my vote goes to number three.

[Duckyian Empire]

Seriously, what's normal?!?!

[Deleted]

No, autism comes with many pro's and advantages. Aspergers are often much better than NT's (Neuro Types) at repetitive tasks, they can think out of the box, have more perseverance and tenacity etcetera. Sure, it often comes with hampered social skills, fatigue and an unwillingness (or should I say; inability) to deviate form set plans and habits, but who cares. Diversity works. It would be a shame if we were all the same.

[Siuts]

For the sake of continuity, I hereby re-post my opinion given under my former XKI account name. While I were at it, I've also edited it, fine-tuned it if you will.

No, autism comes with many pro's and advantages. Aspergers are often much better than NT's (Neuro Types) at repetitive tasks, they can think out of the box, have more perseverance and tenacity etcetera. Sure, it often comes with hampered social skills, fatigue and an inability (often perceived as unwillingness) to deviate from set plans and habits, but who cares. Diversity works. It would be a shame if we were all the same.