Autism doesn't come in a defined state. Some have it bad, some have it lighter. Someone with a milder form can certainly live on their own.
An Autistic is a person with Autism.
A person does not 'develop' autism - a person is born autistic.
As of my knowledge cutoff date in 2021, the oldest person with autism in the world is likely to be someone in their 70s or 80s. It is important to note that autism is a lifelong condition, and individuals with autism can lead long and fulfilling lives.
A person does not 'develop' autism - a person is born autistic.
A person does not develop autism. Autism is a neurological difference, as such it starts within the womb during the second trimester when the brain is being formed.
Autism cannot be cured - Autism is a neurological difference, not an illness to be cured.A person is born Autistic and remains Autistic their entire life, just as someone who is born Caucasian cannot be 'cured' of being Caucasian. Autism is a neurological difference, you cannot get rid of Autism in a person without changing their brain, which is simply not possible.
Someone who is born on the autism spectrum/has autism spectrum disorder/is autistic. Often used in an offensive manner towards autistic people.
The eyes of a person with autism look the same as the eyes of other people.
Yes, of course aperson with autism can get a gun. There are no restrictions on autistic people when it comes to purchasing guns.
A person does not develop autism, autism is not something that occurs to neurotypical people, in the same way that a white person doesn't develop into another race. A person is born autistic, their brains form in the womb.
A teenager doesn't develop autism - a person is autistic from birth.
Autism does not directly affect the life expectancy of a person with autism. That person can have a normal lifespan. However, autism can increase the chances of suffering from depression, which could increase the chance of suicide. No, they tend to have much shorter life spans. There are conditions that occur at a greater rate than average in people with autism that can make it more likely for them to have shorter lifespans, but autism is not the condition causing it.