I want to tell you something my daughter has many markers of Autism and she is by no means disadvantaged. She sees people for their good, does not judge, easily forgives, is always happy and content, is that disadvantaged? I wish I had a quarter of what she possesses. Her qualities are what every one she have. The world would be much more peaceful and happy.
Please explain how genetic deletions and multiplications do not create Autism but a bad diet does? I am waiting for your expertise.
Your daughter must have a mild form then. It is indeed a disadvantage to be unable to see things like social cues.
Sure, genetic deletions do exist in autism, but are they the cause, the symptom or both ? Something has changed in the last 20 years that has resulted in an increase in autism. No one really knows for sure what that is.