This document presents an argumentative essay on autism. It begins by using a metaphor of a box of crayons to represent the autism spectrum, with each colored crayon representing a different disorder. The essay will focus on the teal crayon, which symbolizes autism. It then quotes Stuart Duncan, who said autism has both a bright and dark side, and though it can mean rough waters, it can also be beautiful. The essay will argue that autism is not simply a label.