Discussion: Autism and misconceptions

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Exactly

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True that!! Autism has nothing to do with politics or sexual orientation, it’s absolutely disgusting that people are really ignorant about it.

We all function differently!

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Amen to that.

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Anything else that bugs us people on the spectrum?

Oh yes, when they claim that vaccination causes autism. Nonsense! I would rather be vaccinated than die of disease.

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Even if the vaccine and Autism thing were true it wouldn’t effect those on the spectrum at least XD.

Sorry that was probably a bad joke.

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I hate that rumour, not only because people use it as an excuse to not vaccinate their kids but because it’s not a proven fact!

It also tries to imply that autism is something scary and terrible when it isn’t.

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It’s not terrible.

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Autism in women isn’t discussed often. I suffer from Asperger’s as @BrutallyBritish said. You’re still normal, trust me. A learning disability makes you no different.

I’ve been bullied before as well, for my autism, race, appearance, religion and gender (sexual discrimination)

There’s a website for mental health and physical health that I joined.

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The worst stereotype is people assuming that you’re stupid.

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One once told me online that autistic people was brain dead, I send him my perfect score on my math exame

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What do you mean?

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That’s true. Culture & religion are very dismissive about autism in women, they sympathise more with men than with us women.

Autistic females are just as important as autistic males.

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Sorry my phone changed some if the Worrs its should be readiable now

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I once had a conversation with the doctor about Asperger’s & autism and she said that it’s easy for health professionals to diagnose males than females when it comes to Asperger’s & autism.

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The School I went to for autistic people . Had over double so many guys then girls. There was more girls in the younger glassets but stil

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Oh wow that’s crazy!!

People need to pay attention to autistic females more often because this can’t be dismissed. Especially when these traits are similar to males.

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Just the usual patriarchy. I’m glad that I can be open about my autism without people saying “you don’t look autistic!”, hmm?

@line123462 awesome clapback, girl!

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Yup!

I find it annoying af that parents expect me to be civil with certain people I hate which I can’t help but murder these fools with my sharp words.

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Exactly! Like why should I be so… formal?

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True that.

Seriously though, I was so annoyed with my grandma earlier on because she started talking about my cousin whose name rhymes with rat. I told her not to talk about her and my grandma decided to get defensive, saying that I shouldn’t hold a grudge. Well, I have rights to cut people out of my life.

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