...make an (ass) out of yo(u) and (me)...

From our Team:

Assumptions about the general autistic community-
-that read more like accusations-
-and feel like personal attacks-
-founded in fearmongering, eugenics, ableism, and bigotry.

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• black and white thinkers, with no ability to recognize the complexities in between
• no empathy
• flat affect
• lack of self-control
• verbal communication is the gold standard for communication
• autism is a disease
• autism is an epidemic
• ABA is safe and effective, and "fixes" autistic behavior
• autistics have little to no self-knowledge and are more susceptible to persuasion or manipulation
• stimming is harmful and should be corrected, halted, and if necessary, punished
• autistics are either child prodigies or mentally deficient
• autism and sociopathy/psychosis are typically linked
• autistics have a natural propensity for violent outbursts
• autistics are easily identifiable
• autism is easily diagnosed in all sectors of the population
• one can "grow out" of autism
• all non-verbal autistics have low IQ
• are underdeveloped humans
• are akin to aliens
• are spiritual beings from another plane
• are "squeaky nerds"...with vocalizations that more closely mimic pre-pubescent children
• only work in engineering sectors
• can't function to the same level as neurotypicals
• can't emotionally connect with others
• are cold, distant, and unapologetic

And that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Is it really any wonder that we're done playing nice?