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Due to the complexity and variety of autism spectrum disorders, there are sociological and cultural aspects of autism worthy of consideration, such as the culture which has evolved from autistic persons connecting and communicating with one another. In addition, there are ongoing debates between several subgroups forming within the autism community, such as the Autism Cure Movement which focuses on therapy and service approaches and The Autism Rights Movement, which is based on a belief that autism is a different way of being and not a disorder to be cured.

Autism Cure movement
Many people disagree with the aims of the autism rights movement, saying that the movement overstates the gifts associated with autism, which could jeopardize funding for research and treatment.[8] Many parents of children with autism say that the notion of "positive living with autism" has little relevance to them, and that autism rights are for "the high-functioning autistics and Aspies who make up the bulk of the movement".[8] Many parents seek therapy and treatment for their autistic children and they say that behavioral therapy provides help in caring for children who are sometimes aggressive and that autism exacts a toll on the entire family.[2]Parents also want to plan for future events in their children's lives.