Some of the frequent facial features of Autism are a broader upper face, shorter middle face, wider eyes, bigger mouth, and the philtrum. The use of facial features as a physical marker to detect Autism is one of the most exciting topics in autism research.

-unidentified source–

Unfortunately, I don’t remember where this quote originated, but it was likely from an article I read. The medical community seems overly interested in those to whom they have attached their “Autism” label. They are anxious to identify people with their pre-defined disorder at the earliest age possible.

Using Eugenics to make a diagnosis of Autism is a current trend that has a serious history. Here is a definition explaining that:

I hope this version is discredited as it was in the past.

I am an optimist, so I hope that someday they will at least see those they call being on the “high end of the spectrum” is actually a natural neurological anomaly, and it certainly doesn’t need fixing. It is well established that Einstein displayed many of the symptoms of Asperger’s.

Do we really want to fix all these “young geniuses” that are blossoming today? We need to make sure we are not throwing the baby out with the bath water, so to speak. Yes, I realize that some people who have been categorized with Autism require help with daily activities and will likely never hold a job. The percentage of those verses those who have led long and prosperous lives varies greatly within the statistics of the medical community. There is just too much volatility in this field and many other areas for me.

Getting to a personal level, with all the things I have learned in the past years, I have decided to quit claiming the Autism label and stick with “I have Aspie traits”. To me, the disadvantages of claiming the Autism Disorder, beyond the label itself, outweigh the advantages for far too many of us.

I have almost a hundred posts here at RJsCorner on this topic.

I Think That is enough.