4. Don't assume we aren't capable of thought and feeling if we're non-verbal. Don't assume we're incapable of communicating in other ways either. #autism
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15. Let
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16. If an
#autistic person forgets something, don't be too harsh on us please. It's hard to remember stuff when just surviving is tricky.Show this thread -
17. Remember that many
#autistic people have comorbid conditions - from depression to intellectual disabilities. Be sensitive and assume nothing.Show this thread -
18. Don't infantalise
#autistic people - we're not big kids or babies, we are adults with agency and minds of our own.Show this thread -
19. Don't spread misinformation about autism and call it out when you see it - eg
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20. Pay attention to our pronouns and language. Many, many
#autistic people are in some ways non-binary, trans, queer or asexual, or more. Again, assume nothing and *listen*.Show this thread -
21. Don't assume we're 'high functioning'. That language can go in the bin. We may well be good at some stuff but behind the scenes you don't know how difficult we find life.
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22. Don't treat 'autism' or 'autistic' as if it's a dirty word, avoiding it with euphemism. It's really fucking annoying.
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23. Give opportunities to
#autistic people, if you're in the position to. We're frequently in the creative arts thanks to our brains, and being given chances can change everything.Show this thread -
24. If you want
#autistic people to do stuff for you, pay us as you would non-autistic people.Show this thread -
25. Don't force an
#autistic person into a situation they're uncomfortable with unless you know they'd rather you help push them. You have no idea how scared we may be.Show this thread -
26. Let
#autistic people follow their routine as much as you possibly can. It helps lots of us immeasurably most of the time and doesn't usually cost anything.Show this thread -
27. If an
#autistic person has a meltdown or shutdown, give them space and don't judge them. Be kind. Let them rest afterwards.Show this thread -
28. Don't tell anyone who identifies as
#autistic that they're not autistic. First, you have no idea, second, your objection is probably based on incorrect stereotypes. Third, it's rude.Show this thread -
29. Give us processing time to answer when you ask us things. Even if it seems an easy question.
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30. Above all, follow loads of
#autistic accounts on here, Facebook, YouTube etc and see what they have to say.Show this thread
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