[anondude24]

> Children with autism or ADHD might struggle in some ways, but be better off in others. It seems clear that there is no objective reason they are worse than a neurotypical person, so if a "cure" to these conditions was developed, you would have some degree of moral quandary.

I normally lurk HN but created an account because I see a lot of comments about this. Maybe I can offer some insight.

I was diagnosed with high functioning aspergers at a young age. After years of OT and work I am able to live a fairly normal life. I don't talk about it, and I could count the number of people who know on my fingers. It's hard for me to gauge this, but if you met me I doubt you'd realize unless you were looking for it.

To the world I look like I have things together, but there's nothing I wouldn't give to be normal. I don't understand the push to accept it over searching for a cure, if such a thing is possible.