I work at the Mall of America. Ever so often I come to work to find people involved in various autism walks throughout the year.
I read their shirts and messages. One was "beating autism one peace at a time." Another was "I am a teacher to someone with autism and I have autism too."
Somehow that got me into thinking questions I would answer if someone were to interview me. For the most part people could argue that I've been cured. I don't appear autistic. No one would really guess, besides say a few awkward moments, or people living with me. No I haven't been cured. I still have autism, but I've found ways to adapt.
So what is the best cure to autism?
Self awareness.
Why?
If one can become aware of limitations and triggers, then they can take steps to reduce it. Even head off meltdowns before they get to crisis.
But self awareness isn't something that can be taught. It's a process. It starts with learning how to communicate.
Communication is another "enemy" to autism. If one can communicate what they are thinking, it eases a lot of stress. Trying to keep everything inside one's head is tiring to say the least.
Anyways these were a few thoughts. It's a bit of an over simplification. For those with the more severe forms, getting here may be really difficult, but it is my hope that some day everyone with autism will be able to communicate.
