Autism to me at least seems one of the most vague conditions in medicine. If you go through the symptoms almost everyone could be autistic. Here are the first two paragraphs in wiki about it.
Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder[a] (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC),[10] is a neurodevelopmental disorder marked by deficits in reciprocal social communication and the presence of restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. Other common signs include difficulty with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, along with perseverative interests, stereotypic body movements, rigid routines, and hyper- or hyporeactivity to sensory input. Autism is clinically regarded as a spectrum disorder, meaning that it can manifest very differently in each person. For example, some are nonspeaking, while others have proficient spoken language. Because of this, there is wide variation in the support needs of people across the autism spectrum.
Psychiatry has traditionally classified autism as a mental disorder, but the autism rights movement (and an increasing number of researchers) see autistic people as part of humanity’s natural neurodiversity.[11][12] From this point of view, autistic people may also be diagnosed with a disability of some sort, but that disability may be rooted in the systemic structures of a society rather than in the person;[13] thus, proponents argue that autistic people should be accommodated rather than cured.[14] The neurodiversity perspective has led to significant controversy among those who are autistic and advocates, practitioners, and charities.[15][16]
High functioning autistic people can be quiet geniuses.
Whatever they hyperfocus on, they can excel at: particularly music, computers, and science. Just don’t ask them to do customer service.
Their brains work very differently.
There is a spot for them in society and, given the right conditions, they can make great contributions.
Low functioning autistic people will always need outside care.
Autism anymore is just an excuse parents use not to discipline their children. You hear them say “oh he has autism” and the parents do nothing about their child’s bad behavior.
I watched that video, that kid was laughing his ass off until he got his comeuppance. He knew darn well what he was doing.
That's why they call it a "spectrum". Everybody is on it. If 10 year old "me" were in school today, 10 year old "me" would probably be saddled with a "diagnosis" of some sort.
The hell with it all.
on paper I am autistic! a pathetic excuse for a badly behaved brat.