Ten things an autistic adult wishes you knew (extract)

From Volume 4 Number 1

A group of adults with autism has written this list in response to 'Ten things a child with autism wishes you knew,'  the popular list drawn up by a parent.

1. I am autistic, not just an adult with autism. It is part of who I am. Autism is a part of who I am. I was born this way. I would not choose to change that. Acknowledging my autism as a part of me is entirely compatible with respecting me as a person with thoughts, feelings, and talents. I am a human being like everyone else and deserve the same dignity and respect that any one else deserves. Please consider whatever term I prefer and do not use language that suggests I suffer from an unfortunate disease.

2. Autism is a neurological variation, not a disease or a mental illness. Autism often includes differences in social behaviour and practical skills. My behaviours and learning styles might vary. My perceptions may differ. I may learn and understand things and process the world in a different way. Please do not judge me or other autistic people for our differences ...

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