Autism is the new buzz word for kids that don’t get enough discipline from their parents. The parents can’t control these kids so they have to blame it on something. Used to be “Attention Deficit Disorder” now it’s “Autism”. True autism is very rare. These kids are suffering from Parental Child-Rearing Disorder.
Not sure how you can say that without seeing the kids. The people I know have kids that are quite obviously autistic. They aren’t bad parents and the kids are not undisciplined.
Im not saying there isnt an agenda. Just saying that blanket statements are unwarranted. Autism is far far different than ‘ADHD’.
I can tell you have never been exposed to a child with autism.
Sad comment!
“...the new buzzword for kids that don’t get enough discipline ...”
Um, no. Have to disagree on that. Discipline was rigorous in my grandma’s family yet still one uncle was “that way” like some of the other relatives.
No easy answers.
Quite a broad brush analysis there.
Parents confronted with a real live problem don’t need to suffer such a scarlet letter as you have offered.
Autism is a serious matter and obviously on the rise. The fact that there are no clear answers at this time doesn’t mean that the only reason is parenting or lack of.
To a family with autism to deal with, attitudes like yours do even more harm.