Should the name autism be changed? Which og the two below do you prefer?

6 Comments

  • Diana H - 9 years ago

    Disorder... Condition makes it sound like its temporary like I have a skin condition that comes and goes. Autism isn't fixable, it isn't curable, it's a disorder good or bad however you see it. It's a disorder that makes you different NOT less then. You can't put some cream on it, or get a shot or a medication to cure it. You learn to live in a different way.

  • Tracy Dailey - 10 years ago

    Sorry condition sounds like it is curable, Autismvis not. You have to live the rest of your life learning how to do things in a different manner and harder to be able to be a productive member of society.

  • Kelly - 10 years ago

    Condition to me, makes it sound less serious. I think the word disorder, makes you take notice, and take action. My brother has autism, he's 38 years old, in the 70s and 80s it was really new, I wish he could have gotten more help.

  • craig cox - 10 years ago

    Condition sounds so much better,disorder just sounds like such a horrible thing.I cant find the words to describe disorder and thats not what my son likes

  • craig cox - 10 years ago

    Condition sounds so much better,disorder just sounds like such a horrible thing.I cant find the words to describe disorder and thats not what my son likes

  • Jennifer Dinsmore - 10 years ago

    Condition sounds so much better and less stigmatizing....Disorder usually has negative connotations...i.e. eating disorder, disorderly conduct.

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