If we screen out autism we run the risk of losing genius, too
From the article: "To bring up one autistic child is a challenge to the sanity of an entire family. To bring up two might destroy it." On the other hand, professor Simon Baron-Cohen cites the number of autistic males who are highly skilled in mathematics and the sciences as an argument against prenatal screening.
The author asks, "Who is to judge where lies the dividing line between madness and norm?" This is a good question. I would add, why is there such pressure to conform to the norm? Instead of eliminating those who are different, why not offer acceptance and support, instead?
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