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Is autism an adaptation or a disorder?

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Well, if is beneficial to survival and reproduction it would not be a disorder I dont think. I am not an expert in evolution, but an interested layman. With that in mind, my understanding is this; A random mutation happens. read more

Autism is an adaptation, since it is a mutation that has positive benefits and has evolutionary advantages. ASD is a fantasy by unscrupulous doctors who really have no idea about autism. read more

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are characterized by social-interaction difficulties, communication challenges and a tendency to engage in repetitive behaviors. However, symptoms and their severity vary widely across these three core areas. read more

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder that affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. Common features of ASD include impaired social interactions, impaired verbal and nonverbal communication, problems processing information from the senses, and restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior. read more

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