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I don't really understand the extremity of the "autism is a spectrum" thing. Yes, of course it is. Nothing in the parent comment is disrespectful of that or 4ch
by happytoexplain 7mo ago
I don't really understand the extremity of the "autism is a spectrum" thing. Yes, of course it is. Nothing in the parent comment is disrespectful of that or 4chan-y. I see this mysterious interaction a lot.
- analog8374 7mo agoThere is a popular narrative about autism. Damaged, deficient, etc. Digression from this narrative is often met with hostility. That's popular, emotionally-charged narratives for you.
- defrost 7mo agoIn your unpopular but assuredly more accurate narrative are all people diagnosed with autism misunderstood STEM high performers ? If not all, what percentage?
- analog8374 7mo agoThat isn't my narrative. And this is just more of that darn hostility to which I referred. It blots out rational conversation.
- stranded22 7mo agoIt’s now viewed as levels depending on the amount of support needed. Level 1 may be able to mask compared to level 2 or 3, allowing them to be more part of society, but we still need accommodations otherwise we will burn out.