I plan to adopt when I am older and ready to take care of a child. I would probably adopt an autistic child (at least for the first child, if I want to have more than one), though as I could relate better to their styles of communication and seeing the world. I don't expect it to be easy, however, as I am autistic and lesbian and in the States at least those things can well count against you. Also I'd rather have a steady relationship at the time, which I don't have right now but then again child-rearing is NOT what I plan to do anytime soon - get my college education and career going first.