"A question Laura posed on her Facebook page "for friendly discussion" grabbed my attention: "Why is our government so dead set on pinpointing a cause of autism? It seems like there are more pressing issues they could be working to solve." "Let's start with the measles outbreak in the south rather than 'curing' individuals who see the world from a different perspective and process things differently," Laura argues."
"Laura's post echoes, in more generous and open terms, what another friend who has an autistic child said to me in a text several hours earlier. They were scared, "irrationally or maybe not, that there will be an extension of ICE" or some kind of enforcement agency that will "start identifying and then grabbing from the streets anybody neurodiverse" who will be institutionalized"
Neurodiversity contributes unique perspectives, ideas, artistry, and love that strengthen society. Difference is not a disease and condemning it reflects small-mindedness. A neurodiverse person can be married, employed, talented, and engaged in academic and creative pursuits. Government efforts to pinpoint a single cause of autism can divert attention from urgent public-health issues like measles outbreaks. A diversity of abilities and approaches enhances resilience, adaptability, creativity, and communal richness. Fear exists that enforcement measures could identify and institutionalize neurodiverse people rather than prioritizing inclusion and health.
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