This poll is directed towards adults diagnosed with ASD: Do you feel that autism is a disease and that donated funds should be focused on finding "a cure?"

I'm tired of this debate: autism is not a disease, and I wish that more people understood this. I feel the opinions of the adult ASD community are largely unheard on this matter. 39% (25 votes)
Autism is not a disease, nor is it new. Some of the greatest minds of all time have been autistic. 28% (18 votes)
Of course autism is not a disease, and I find this whole (ongoing) debate highly frustrating. 17% (11 votes)
Yes. I feel that autism is a disease, researching a cure will provide children an opportunity to have a higher quality of life than I have, and have had. Why wouldn't we research that? 5% (3 votes)
Yes, I feel that autism is a disease, and even AS AN ADULT if it was possible to be "cured," I would most certainly try it, if I was informed by a medical professional that the benefits outweighed any risks (risks 3% (2 votes)
Yes, autism is a disease, and if we had a cure I would subject myself to trying it, even if perhaps was informed by a medical professional that the risks of harm outweighed the potential benefits (risks > benefits). I would still like to try. 2% (1 vote)
As I was growing up, my parents did try various "promising cures, treatments or therapies" with (what I perceive as) positive, and beneficial, outcomes. 2% (1 vote)
As I was growing up, my parents tried various "promising cures, treatments or therapies," with (what I perceive as) negative -- and possibly even traumatic, outcomes. 0% (0 votes)
Other 5% 3 votes

Total Votes: 64

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