Puzzling Yet Positive?

A positive (I think?) but somewhat puzzling use of the word “autism” in today’s News Track India, in an article about the use of violence and damage to public property by protesters.

A number of peaceful ways-silent procession, pickets, demonstration, flag march protest, candlelight protest, hunger strike, signature campaign-can be adopted by a person/community for his voice to be heard by the concerned authority.

“Protestors” along with the “brain child” of protest indulged in violent means need to practice autism. They need to look into their conscience. Pause before doing or manoeuvring any such practice! Think about your family!

Autism seems to be equated here with peacefulness—with non-violence. Perhaps it’s a bit of a stereotypical use, but after the past two weeks of “savage language about autism,” equating “autism” with positive action and a positive state of mind is a message that’s good to hear.