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I agree with the concern expressed by others as it relates to the absurdly high salaries that some of these organizations give. I understand that charities absolutely rely on paid staff to keep things moving ahead. But if someone from a "non-profit" is pulling in a check that is comparable to a banking exec that irks me.
I've met and interacted with several people who are in the autism spectrum. Similar to what others have written there are some that are higher functioning and others with profound issues that make them quite dependent. Even with all of the research that has been done to date, this is a relatively newer health issue that has been given a name. I'm sure there are many people who have had this disorder for a while and were likely mis-diagnosed with some other issue because before there wasn't a category for autism.
I am supportive of health research if it helps to shed some light on the hows and whys of health issues. Without understanding those fundamental things, there will continue to be a stigma attached with certain health issues. I am a firm believer, lack of knowledge helps perpetuate ignorance.
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