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How much of this is because of intrinsic traits about autism and how much of this is because of how we treat autistic people? If we actually support neurodiverg
by cortesoft 2y ago
How much of this is because of intrinsic traits about autism and how much of this is because of how we treat autistic people? If we actually support neurodivergence, and celebrate it instead of trying to 'fix' it, we might do a lot to reduce those rates.
- darby_nine 2y agoI don't really think it much matters, tbh, as both factors are out of my control, but it can feel extremely isolating at times. Positive intentions can only overcome so many differences in conversation and social expectations.
- cortesoft 2y agoI think it does matter, because while it is out of your individual control, we can still work to push society to be more accepting and accommodating.
- darby_nine 2y agoSorry, I should have said "from my immediate perspective". Society certainly has a responsibility to autistic people that is mostly overlooked, although I am not complaining personally.