Thread by @NeuroRebel

I’m Lyric, late identified Autistic adult.

I’m also nonbinary and my pronouns are they/them. Please don’t “she” me.

This month, Autism Month, I’m going to be debunking some of the Autism myths I encounter online and in the real world. So, let’s go!

First myth: “Autism ends at 18” or we “grow out” of being Autistic. 👎

Reality: Autistic adults exist, though often our struggles become less pronounced as we mature and learn skills that help us to cope in the world.

Myth 2: “Autism is most common in boys” 🚫

Reality: Boys have been disproportionately represented, often ignoring people of other genders.

Social pressure is often greater for women and AFAB people and boys are often given a pass (boys will be boys) for things girls could never get away with.

It’s not that more boys are Autistic . Really, other genders of Autistics (and those who are multiply marginalized) frequently face additional pressure to blend in, and therefore pick up more complex coping and camouflaging skills to keep themselves safe.

Myth 3: Autistic People don’t wear makeup. 🙈

Reality: Just like nonAutistics, some of us wear makeup and some don’t.

However, if makeup becomes one of our interests, we can be quite good at it.

#ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics - what “Autism Myth” bothers you the MOST?