I understand where the neurodiversity folks are co...

I understand where the neurodiversity folks are coming from; they want to ensure that those with autism aren't stigmatized by the fact of labelling autism as a "disease". For those high functioning autistics I understand why it would be difficult to accept that they, who have PhDs, hold down regular jobs, and even have meaningful intimate relationships would be considered "diseased". The problem is, the autism spectrum is vast and there are those with ASD who ARE NOT HIGH FUNCTIONING (unlike Michelle Dawson, and others affiliated with neurodiversity). Any parent of a severely affected child with ASD is well aware that autism is IN FACT a neurologic disorder that would be best cured (or at least more adequately treated) rather than merely "accepted" as the way nature made their child. I find the neurodiversity group's insistence that autism is some sort of figment of anal retentive parents' imaginations absolutely infuriating. When the causes and treatments for this very real neurologic disorder is found these people are going to be very embarassed.