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
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