4. This question is for everyone, whether on the spectrum or not: How many people with an autistic spectrum disorder do you personally know personally?
2-3
How severe is it?
mild
If possible, what do you think the would be the MBTI type of the person?
INTP, INTP, EXTX
5. If you are NOT on the autistic spectrum, how would you personally describe autism and how you perceive it?
To me, autism appears to be a difference of perception, predominantly in areas sensory experiences and communication/social interaction.
6. For everyone: What do you think is the cause of autism?
I believe there is a strong genetic component. Beyond that I'm unsure.
Do you think that it is, in fact, a disorder, or rather a difference in brain structure?
Disorder as defined by something that doesn't work normally, I suppose could be accurate. Probably the severity would be more of a determining factor. A difference in brain structure seems like it would be fairly easily observed and really doesn't prove or rule out a disorder. In milder cases, I would consider it a normal neurological variation.
Do you think there should be a cure? Theoretically, yes, but those affected or their guardians should not be forced into being cured if they do not wish to be.
What is your opinion of the neurodiversity movement?
I should probably read up on it.
8. Any notable situations that you can recall where the subject of autism or an autistic individual was prominent?
Grocery shopping with my kids.
