Autism: What is going to happen to them all?

[China_Guy]

Dr J, thanks for sharing. Glad to hear not only is it a worthy cause, but they make great stuff. I think that might be the “secret sauce”. Excellent whatever and it’s done by special needs adults. I just have to figure out the right niche here in the Seattle area. Carwash and car detailing I’m not sure works so well in this rainy climate but I could be wrong.

[nearwildheaven]

@spamforbrains

ditto. I don’t think there has been any actual increase in the number of autistic kids. We just used to call them other things-nerds, anti-social, quiet, weird. And they went through life the best way they could. I know quite a few people who are productive members of society that would probably be diagnosed as autistic if they were born today; luckily, they weren’t, and just lived their lives.

True, and some of the more severely affected people have been labeled as “brain-damaged” or mentally retarded.

[Richard_Pearse]

@glee

Yes indeed. I have Aspbergers (diagnosed when I was 55.)
Since by then I’d already had a successful career, owned a house and was coping with society (even though I don’t understand most social behaviour ), my doctor said there was no need for treatment and I should just carry on.

If you don’t me asking, what was it that prompted you to seek a diagnosis when you were functioning well in the world?