I think many people are unaware of the difference between high functioning autism and low functioning autism. Severely autistic children often react violently t

I think many people are unaware of the difference between high functioning autism and low functioning autism. Severely autistic children often react violently to any deviation from their expected norm. Violent children turn into violent teenagers. A 160 pound human prone to violence is a huge issue for any teacher or care giver. Imagine if being bitten to the point of bleeding, being punched, and having broken bones was a common part of you job. For the record, I agree with the "let them be themselves" answer in most cases. Sometime who they are is a real problem.