@shuttersparks@jimstewartson Autism is generally considered a developmental disorder rather than a mental illness. It’s a subtle distinction, and there is still some debate, but calling it a mental illness will make many people who are on the spectrum extremely unhappy. Just thought you should know.
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@shuttersparks @jimstewartson Autism is generally considered a developmental disorder rather than a mental illness.
It’s a subtle distinction, and there is still some debate, but calling it a mental illness will make many people who are on the spectrum extremely unhappy. Just thought you should know.