I don't believe you are a parent. One you say you are a parent yet you end your argument with [i]daughter Dylan drops the mic[/i] So are you saying you are Dylan? Not to mention a actual parent wouldn't post on a forum who doesn't really care about the argument. And most parents should know this, why should I rant about autism to people who are not going to change their lives. Most parents would be concerned but they won't go as far as preaching due to how busy their lives are with children and jobs. Yes I do believe autism is a negative cognitive word that is usual sly used as a joke or insult. Reason why is not because of the disease but the people who have it. There is numerous reports of people with autism having unusual behavior. People say what they see; you can't change a entire generation from where you are standing.