"Table Talk" by Martin Luther was a story about a twelve year old boy who may have possessed characteristics of limited social exchange and imagination. Luther believed the boy was a soulless mass of flesh possessed by the devil and suggested that
he be suffocated. Had he lived in the modern era, Luther would have described the young man best as having "Autism Spectrum Disorders."
Seventy-five years ago the world knew little about autism as a whole. With the help of time, we now have a better understanding of the disease spectrum. Those observations made by the early pioneers have evolved as breakthroughs in the disease management process. One must remain abreast of the character traits and discoveries of modern medicine and hopeful preventions that shall advance individual accommodations in future treatments. In exploring past human competency levels and myths of autism, an emphasis of significance is placed on increasing awareness and the reaction factors to seeking treatment, as the scope of early intervention.