their son does not have autism. I know many children with autism and quite frankly the diagnosis is chucked about way too much and it’s damaging to children with actual autism who suffer daily and cannot get the services as too many kids are being diagnosed incorrectly. It’s also damaging to other special needs kids who need help but can’t because the waiting list is taken up by children who’s parents insist they have autism because their child is a bit too quiet, a bit too happy, likes to read too much or talks too much etc. when are people going to realise all humans are different and being different doesn’t equal autistic.
Autism is a debilitating condition, children who suffer with it often never enter the adult world and need constant care, bang their heads against walls, can’t wash themselves, can’t talk and suffer horrifically on a daily basis.
makes me angry how these people now go under the radar and autism is now seen as some quirky cool trait.