Autism is not an emotional problem. Autism is a neurological condition which people are usually born with. Psychological trauma doesn't cause it. Autism is not a psychosis or lack of reality contact. People do not choose to be autistic.
Autistic people have some disadvantages, but some live very happy and rewarding lives.
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