No effective treatments for autism

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"disabled" is a very misused & misunderstood term. It's easy to generalize that, if you are Autistic, you are in some way "disabled." This is a big part of the stigma of Autism. Can you read/write/socialize/hold a job/drive a car? If not, then you may be labeled "disabled" for not being able to do one or more of those things. But the problem is, I know NTs who can't do any of those things, so labeling someone with Autism as "disabled" is not always an easy and clear cut thing.

The other part is that Autism is a very broad spectrum, encompassing a wide variety of people from the barely able to function, to very successful business people and celebrities. So where you fall on the spectrum would in many ways indicate how "disabled" you may be.


As for finding a "cure" for Autism, since it's not a disease or illness, there is not cure. Just like there's no cure for being born NT. But depending on where you are on the spectrum, plus additional things like your body chemistry, certain medications do help many people to improve their life. But what's also needed more than a cure, is help for Austistics do learn to cope and deal with their particular problems. Like some people need help learning to read/write/speak, others need to learn how to succeed at school or a job. Some everyday things for NTs, like shopping, can completely mystify a person with Autism. But there are a lot of skills that can be learned to help people cope with everyday functions that they don't understand. Another important thing is to help Autistics use the skills and gifts that they do have in a more effective way, like in a job. So rather than a "cure," I advocate for help and training, so that people on the spectrum can lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Umm, Moderators? Is it not inappropriate to encourage substance abuse in the Adolescent Autism Forum?

(Fine, I will have to temporarily suspend my anti-vulgarity policy, if only to attract some attention.)

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This thread is obscenity!
What a piece of obscenity this thread is!
Kevinjh is a troll and insane!
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The obscenity comments were obscenity offensive!
Marry, I obscenity at the obscenity of these statements (this is as close as I will get to profanity)!
Obscenity this obscenity!
The road to Tartarus is paved with good intentions!
It is said that it is better to rule in Tartarus than serve in Heaven!

(If that does not work, I will need a real troll. Coming up with new horrible statements is exhausting.)

Would just shouting out a list of profanities attract the mods?

THERE ARE NO WAYS TO CURE AUTISM.



Alright then, now that that's over... Why would cannabis be suggested in the first place? Saying it is less harmful than another common substance doesn't make it harmless. There are better ways to cope with the difficulties of autism.

I hoped it would....

CORRECTION:
Moved, "I hoped it would...." outside the quote.

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[I am an idiot]

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[Autism is not a disease. There is no cure for autism, but there are methods of interaction that allow for minimizing the obvious effects/symptoms. Just say no, or better, scream the loudest, "NO!" when they offer such mind-destroying drugs. The best way to expand your mind is to read and study a lot, and long-term special interests make that easier.]

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Cannabis is not evil.

If you live in a state where there is a legal status for medical cannabis, it should not be excluded as a possible option.

Smoking is bad for you, so if it were explored as an option, edibles, tinctures or vaporizers are acceptable.

It's a medicine, don't share it. It's not cool, any more than insulin is cool.

Don't "brag" about it if it something that is made available.

Guy, you should read Saying Yes: In Defense of Drug Use.

...your right....my I'm such an idiot, profanities don't alert mods, they just activate the censors, and I listed profanities right where I wanted the mods to come...durr....I should probably delete that post. I'm highly intelligent yet I don't have a single grain of common sense.

Ach, I will just notify Mockingbird. I refuse to destroy some of my college competition by just standing by when there is a problem.

That seems to be an AS thing. Wisdom comes with age (and lots of interpolation of knowledge).

Is there is list of the mods?