Can Autism Be Fatal?
Autism cannot and will not cause death, nor shorten ones life. However, Rett syndrome, a form of autism can shortens one's lifespan. However, it is not yet been studied. Rett syndrome is a form of autism in only females, although the name is derived after a man by the name of Andres Rett, an Austrian neurologist and author, who first identified its first patient with the disorder.
Many autistic people have other disorders that can be life-threatening, such as epilepsy, self-injurious behavior, etc.
Many autistic people have other disorders that can be life-threatening, such as epilepsy, self-injurious behavior, etc.