While the phrase "we're all on the spectrum" may be well-intentioned, it is... - Autism

AutisticWave, 5 months ago

While the phrase "we're all on the spectrum" may be well-intentioned, it is potentially harmful to us, autistics.

Here's how: https://link.medium.com/zjV6w9mgFFb

#ActuallyAutistic #Neurodiversity #autismacceptance #autism #ASD #Neurodivergent #advocacy #advocatesday
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independentpen, 5 months ago

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We're all a little bit autistic exactly to the same extent that we're all a little bit pregnant.

"My feet are swollen too, Marsha!"

I don't know who came up with this this first, wish I could say it were my idea
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