For every moderately competent, or savant level socially awkward Autist mostly capable of functioning as an adult. There’s many more who will not be able to function outside a supervised environment. If they’re able to do anything at all. Many of them won’t be able to live outside 24/7 care homes. And frankly are potentially dangerous if they lash out.

If we can potentially develop treatments or even a cure to elevate the standard of living for those people. It would ultimately be a net positive for civilization at large. I think to be honest. Many of the otherwise functional socially awkward autistic people would probably be interested in a cure as well.

Watching from the sidelines unable to actually relate to or share the interests of people your own age. Perpetually an outsider. Is likely a disheartening and alienating experience. Not to mention it can cause issues in forming the bonds necessary for Romantic Relationships and close friendships.

For every moderately competent, or savant level socially awkward Autist mostly capable of functioning as an adult. There’s many more who will not be able to function outside a supervised environment. If they’re able to do anything at all. Many of them won’t be able to live outside 24/7 care homes. And frankly are potentially dangerous if they lash out.

If we can potentially develop treatments or even a cure to elevate the standard of living for those people. It would ultimately be a net positive for civilization at large. I think to be honest. Many of the otherwise functional socially awkward people would probably be interested in a cure as well.

Watching from the sidelines unable to actually relate to or share the interests of people your own age. Perpetually an outsider. Is likely a disheartening and alienating experience. Not to mention it can cause issues in forming the bonds necessary for Romantic Relationships and close friendships.