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[quote=Anonymous]We view it as a disability. While it is entirely possible DS will overcome his challenges and go on to a successful career, autism affects all aspects of our lives. He is not as abled as other kids who are NT. He's not able to eat the same foods, he's not able to process emotions as well, he's not able to build and maintain friendships as well, and he's not as able to employ flexibility as well. He is very intelligent, so able to use that to compensate for some areas of his disability. We also support his dietary requirements, provide extra emotional support, extra parental supervision, and instruction in social skills and flexible thinking to help compensate for his disability. He is not disabled in the same way that a child with epilepsy is disabled just as they are not disabled in the same way as someone who needs to use a wheelchair, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't have a disability. [/quote]
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