
Finding My Place on the Spectrum
My Friend Autism
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The Differences Between Autism and Genetics
I was born with autism as a result of things like genetics and trauma. Birth trauma is one of the other big known reasons to end up with autism. But during the pregnancy and birthing period, certain traumas, infections, different things can add to that. And then it still meant that once I was born, I didn't acquire it later. So there's a distinct difference between the two and distinct difference in how they present as well. We have to be real about this. You're either born with it or you're not,. Let's put that aside and move on and learn other things. Does that make sense? That's kind of what I really hope.
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