Should autism be cured?

Should autism be cured?
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answer:Bipolar is treated with chemicals and drugs. It is treated with Lithium which reduces the swings of mood. The drug is also used for swings in people on the spectrum/autism not for autism but for the mood swings that occur. You are right autistic people have a different way of see the world and process information differently. I went to high school with two people on the spectrum both are successful but view things and do things different from me. I don’t know how to talk to the “hate group” idea for Autism Speaks..
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Description : ors with autism: What Interesting ability did you find out you could do, but the vast majority couldn't?

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Description : ors with autism: What Interesting ability did you find out you could do, but the vast majority couldn't?

Last Answer : I can make dolphin noises lol

ors with autism: What Interesting ability did you find out you could do, but the vast majority couldn't?

Description : ors with autism: What Interesting ability did you find out you could do, but the vast majority couldn't?

Last Answer : I can make dolphin noises lol

ors with autism: What Interesting ability did you find out you could do, but the vast majority couldn't?

Description : ors with autism: What Interesting ability did you find out you could do, but the vast majority couldn't?

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Description : ors with autism: What Interesting ability did you find out you could do, but the vast majority couldn't?

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Description : When is "World Autism Awareness Day" celebrated ? -General Knowledge

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Description : Are people born with autism?

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Description : What is autism ? What is autism ?

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