Is AS an excuse for bad behavior?

[chaoticidealism]

(In response to the title question, posted as a topic on Wrong Planet.)

AS is not an excuse for bad behavior, but when someone has AS, the definition of "bad behavior" changes. It must take into account the amount of control a person has over his actions.

Think of the difference between these scenarios

Comments

safety first

[ext_1528835]

If there's one class in which there must be "zero tolerance" for "horse play" it's chemistry.

Re: safety first

[chaoticidealism]

True; in such situations there should be extra precautions

Re: safety first

[ext_1528835]

I don't think "excuse" is the correct term - better would be "mitigating factors." If a person can control their behaviour, but CHOOSES not to, then autism (or anything else) is not a mitigator.