do you want to be cured?

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Nope, not sick; no need to be cured.

It's kind of a pointless questions as I presume the majority of the people who would wish to be "cured" or have their autism reversed, are likely the people who have the least ability to say so or otherwise comprehend the full ramifications.

duh....

That's a tough question. I honestly don't know. There is a good and a bad side to it, the good side is being unique and being able to develop your own interests, but the bad side is the symptoms that make you less well-functioning and can cause you to not be able to establish a career as well as a neurotypical could. There are some exceptions, of course, but let's face it, it's way harder for us.

Mmmm... maple cured bacon... now that's a cure for me!


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You could read the posts in this thread from the people who voted yes and see what they had to say. Read my post on the first page of the thread. I have plenty of ability to say (write) what I think and feel, and I understand, and explained, just what I meant by that yes vote.

My answer is, "No, I do not want to be cured." In my opinion we must look at autism as a difference---and a difference isn't something to be cured. Autism is not a disease---it is a difference. The world needs diversity---and we with autism help contribute to the diversity of the world. If all people were molded into that one type of person that many consider the perfect human, then the world would not thrive because it would not be diverse. We must have diversity. And I am happy to be part of a diverse group.

It's a silly question which deserves a silly answer.

And what purpose would that serve (while I did make sure to read your answer)? I stated a broad presumption, based on the various posts I've read on this very forum regarding this very topic. Given the ratio of votes (currently: 6 yes & 47 no), it seems that my presumption may have some basis. Sure, there will be some who wish to rid themselves of autism and can articulate their reason just fine; but, so far it seems the majority are voting no.

I'm not quite sure if I am supposed to read your tone as one of feeling excluded or lacking regard, but I assure that was not my intent. I merely extrapolated a presumption based on my observation of this forum as a whole.

How about a cure for the ignorance that the general human population display's instead?

No, and neither do I consider such to be a "cure".

Probably

I mean, I'd be able to support my mother, work in the job I want to (army, nothing special) and have a relationship

The ASD takes these run-of-the-mill things away from me.

(This isn't to say I'm unhappy with what I have. I am happy.)

The fact that the majority are voting no is not at all relevant to what the majority of those who wish to be cured think and feel. Those voting no aren't part of the set you were talking about (and me talking about in response), and aren't relevant to it.

So, based on the replies, the majority voting yes don't fit your profile of "the majority of the people who would wish to be "cured" or have their autism reversed". Maybe by that you weren't referring to those voting, but more generally, and thus referring to people who aren't aware enough to vote.

But, saying "this vote is pointless because most people who want their autism cured aren't here voting" is very different, and it seems to me quite opposite, from saying "this vote is pointless because those voting yes don't really know the ramifications of what they are talking about". So, which did you actually mean? (I understood the latter. That's how your post read to me. If I'm wrong, I'm sorry for misunderstanding.)

Oh, and the tone of my post was matter of fact. Simply pointing out a fact that contradicted what you seemed to be saying. This is an aspie board. Some of us sometimes will post things that are factual statements without any particular emotional undertones.

What do you mean by "such". The original poster didn't define cure. And, seems to me, since he didn't define cure, anything that's not a cure wouldn't fall under the question.

I'd rather be a down to Earth aspie, than a conceited she sheep.

No.

why is it a really crap thread idea? i know its a theoretical question but its an important question. by the way who is the guy in your picture/avatar thing?