Happy #AutismAcceptanceDay - maybe it would be a good idea to accept and listen to us every day, and outside of social media as well.
Autism is not a superpower because not all autistic people have what you guys call a superpower.
Autism is not a superpower because not all autistic people have what you guys call a superpower.
There are millions who can't even speak. It is a disability (sometimes "invisible", yes, but still a disability) and it needs to be validated as such.
Yes, it's nice to recognize the "positive" things that autism can offer to some, but many have no chance of experiencing anything positive at all.
And even those who do (which is my case), still go through a lot of suffering every day.
And even those who do (which is my case), still go through a lot of suffering every day.
Many autistic women and girls are still struggling to get the support they need. It took me 25 years to have my diagnosis (less than a year ago).
autism.org.uk/advice-and-gui…
autism.org.uk/advice-and-gui…
If you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism. 
The autism spectrum isn't linear and many people talk about the 'spikey profile.' This means an autistic person could be a leading expert on nuclear physics but unable to remember to brush their teeth or clean their clothes.
autism.org.uk/advice-and-gui…
autism.org.uk/advice-and-gui…
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