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Autism is a neurological difference, known as Autism Spectrum Disorder it impacts on how a person understands and responds to the world - it can include social and communication problems, sensory issues, meltdowns, and a wide range of other traits. Autism isn't controversial, but there are controversial subjects surrounding autism such as the problem of people wanting to eradicate autism and thus Autistic people.

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