Autism Poll
What do you think Autism is?
| 8% (6) | A horrible, tragic disease that causes people to be mentally retarded and incapable of emotion. | |
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| 7% (5) | A neurological gift that causes one to be a genius. | |
| 1% (1) | A horrible disease that causes incessant screaming. | |
| 82% (58) | A neurological difference with varying degrees of severity. Autism has good and bad effects. |
70 voters have answered this question.
No "cure" for Autism has been found, and in all likelihood, one never will be. If, hypothetically, a "cure" was found, do you think that individuals on the spectrum should be cured?
| 50% (35) | A. Yes, but only if they want to be. | |
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| 8% (6) | B. Yes, but only the low-functioning ones. | |
| 2% (2) | C. Yes, but only the high-functioning ones. | |
| 5% (4) | D. Yes, they should all be cured, regardless of their preferences. | |
| 32% (23) | E. No, they wouldn't be the same person if they were "cured". It's a form of murder. |
70 voters have answered this question.
If you chose answer A, please specify your reasons for choosing this answer.
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30 voters have answered this question.
If you chose answer B, please specify your reasons for choosing this answer.
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6 voters have answered this question.
If you chose answer C, please specify your reasons for choosing this answer.
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5 voters have answered this question.
If you chose answer D... Okay, you idiotic fascist, explain to us the reason behind your twisted and offensive point of view.
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3 voters have answered this question.
If you chose answer E, please specify your reasons for choosing this answer.
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12 voters have answered this question.
Only answer this question if you are Neurotypical (not Autistic). Many people on the spectrum (including myself) do not want to be "cured". Why do you think this may be?
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13 voters have answered this question.
Only answer this question if you are Autistic. Which of the statements below most accurately describes you?
| 81% (36) | A. I am proud of who I am and of my differences. | |
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| 18% (8) | B. I do not like having Autism and I want to be like everyone else. |
44 voters have answered this question.
If you chose answer A, why are you proud to be Autistic?
| 77% (27) | Special interests | |
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| 74% (26) | Skills | |
| 88% (31) | Intelligence | |
| 45% (16) | Advanced sensory perception | |
| 85% (30) | Logical thinking | |
| 37% (13) | Lack of the need for social interaction | |
| 74% (26) | Because being proud of one's identity is healthy |
35 voters have answered this question.
If you chose answer B, why don't you like being Autistic?
| 80% (12) | Lack of social skills | |
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| 20% (3) | Poor motor skills/coordination | |
| 20% (3) | General clumsiness | |
| 20% (3) | Executive dysfunction | |
| 53% (8) | Hypersensitivity | |
| 73% (11) | Social anxiety | |
| 13% (2) | Other (please comment) |
15 voters have answered this question.
Overall, do you think Autistic people should be...
| 88% (62) | Proud of themselves and their differences. | |
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| 11% (8) | Ashamed to be different. |
70 voters have answered this question.
