It is NOT a disease, it's a DIFFERENCE.

Happens all the time.

Also, the moment you get people to believe it is a "difference" and not a disorder or a disease, kiss away ALL your child's rights under the ADA and IDEA as well as all the therapy and special placements at school to help children with a "difference". A difference is short or tall, blonde or brown.

Autism is a disease.

Beat me to it