27 April, 2022

...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?



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