Since celiac disease and autism are genetic they are not caused by wheat gluten intolerance but just the other way around and therefore if a person does not suffer from these disorders there is absolutely no reason to avoid wheat, whether GM or not.
I’m not skeptical that some foods can cause persons with digestive disorders severe problems but that is NOT a problem of the composition of the food but a side effect of the disorder. That’s an important distinction. Trying to ban or restrict production of a food because some percentage of the population has a disorder that prevents them eating the food is unreasonable and harmful.
No, I don’t have an autistic child, but even if I did why would I find fault with GM wheat? or GM corn that poisons only harmful pests?
If one does not have a gluten intolerance/sensitivity they have no reason to avoid wheat/gluten. People do not realize that genetically modified does not normally mean made in some mad Dr. Frankenstrin lab, but is selective crossbreeding for higher yields or desirable traits. Now in the case of mixing animal with plant..well that’s another story. (Feed me Seymoure!!!)
Wheat has been crossbred to have a higher gluten part of the kernel - which is the part celiacs can’t tolerate. The issue is not wheat, is is lack of information. Until 2007 food manufacturers were NOT required to list wheat/gluten as an allergan. It made knowing whether “food starch” listed was corn or wheat starch difficult. It also made it hard to go out to eat, but luckily that is changing.
Did you know McDonalds french fries contain added wheat gluten? So does their grilled chicken. You wouldn’t expect to find it there...or in the glue on envelopes you lick, or lipstick, or clear broth, but it is. So its not a matter of banning it - but listing it in the ingredients so consumers can be in the know.
Honestly, I don’t know why grilled chicken or french fries need added wheat gluten. Gluten is what makes pasta sticky, and bread and pizza chewy. But I will tell you...I do miss pizza!