"Autism spectrum disorder is indeed categorized as a mental disorder—also called a mental illness—in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The DSM-5 also classifies autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder (a subcategory of mental disorders). In other words, although autism is classified as a general mental disorder, it may be better conceptualized by its subcategory: a developmental disorder"
I mean yeah if someone has a mental disorder calling them unstable is unfair but they are also so much more likely to be unstable vs the normal person.
So not completely right but also not completly wrong either.
Do you think there is a link between autism and mass shootings?
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You're preaching to a guy that is probably the most autistic person on the site
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Then you must have a very poor understanding of the condition.
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"Autism spectrum disorder is indeed categorized as a mental disorder—also called a mental illness—in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The DSM-5 also classifies autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder (a subcategory of mental disorders). In other words, although autism is classified as a general mental disorder, it may be better conceptualized by its subcategory: a developmental disorder"
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"mentally unstable" = insane, dangerous. mental disorder ≠ mentally unstable
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I mean yeah if someone has a mental disorder calling them unstable is unfair but they are also so much more likely to be unstable vs the normal person.
So not completely right but also not completly wrong either.
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I disagree that autism should even be considered a mental illness, but I don't have the energy to continue this discussion.
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It's a mental condition. pretty timid considering other conditions. Still any condition that effects mental capacity or function should be studied.