Autism

Evidently, this is a divisive and emotional topic. Still, we’re happy that we are talking about it because it’s certainly important to us in the community. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be so heated about it. At the same time, we’d like to keep the discussion respectful. It’s completely fine to express your opinions as long as they aren’t explicitly violating any of the rules, especially promoting hate. It’s respectful and effective to disagree with someone over a passionate topic without calling them offensive names. There is no need to personally attack anyone or a group, and we do not want to maintain a space that is used for creating hateful division.

Remember, we’re here to discuss all matters related to autism, have a place where we can freely be autistic without having to mask, and ultimately create a community. It’s understandable to get heated over topics, but try to remember that you’re responding to another person that may feel emotional about the matter as well.

In other words, please practice human decency.

Stop saying allistic, it's really silly.

allistic

the what now

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"Autistic people are too sensitive."

Meanwhile, here's a list of things that offend allistic people.

• not making eye contact

• wanting to be left alone

• not wanting to take part in a conversation

• using the wrong tone

• showing the wrong amount of excitement

• pointing instead of using words

• not wanting to be touched

• not wanting to eat certain foods

• wearing earplugs around other people

• stimming in a way that does not affect anyone else

• not following traditions

• questioning their authority

If I'm making eye contact with you, I have no idea what you're saying.

This kind of talk is counterproductive.

Humans are social creatures. There has almost always been some sort of social norm across all of history. Likewise, there has almost been judgement of people who break social norms.

People with Autism have, among other things, trouble following those social norms. Ultimately a lot of the things we do could be considered offensive. The important part is to increase awareness that Autism is a disability and to ask for tolerance.

Meanwhile a lot of ways that autistic people are sensitive in are pretty alien and jarring. There's a lack of emotional regulation that often leads to disproportionate outbursts. There are sensory issues that can lead to relatively benign things causing said outbursts. There are a ton of things that are simply more disruptive than a neurotypical person getting miffed that someone doesn't make eye contact.

I don't think they are all the same, and not all of them cause "offence".

"using the wrong tone" is by definition wrong, so of course it will cause confusion and irritation.

I can’t be the only one tired of the whole, “neurodivergent” crap.

I have ADHD, it’s a disability. I’m not **special**, I’m just fucking broken. Sure, it’s a more depressing take, but it’s more realistic.

I check too many boxes here

Why can't we just be ourselves, without NTs imposing judgement on us? Sometimes I feel like I'm expected to act NT, when I feel like it shouldn't be a big deal. It's very frustrating for me. So what if I don't know how to add to a conversation, or if I avoid eye contact, or if I don't like people trying to make eye contact with me for too long? Can't I just share that I'm autistic, and be given my own autonomy? I really don't like when NT standards are imposed on me. It makes me angry.

I'm offended that you think I don't question authority.

ah yes because my teenage neighbor is going to be very angry at me if I don't follow traditions

I've been trying that maintain eye contact thing, how to they do that? Doesn't't the constant screaming in their heads hurt them?