how to tell parents youre autistic

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Why They Say “You Know What You Did”: The Unexpected Backlash

A very common situation for Autistics is one where someone is upset at us and we can’t figure out what we did or said to upset them. I’d like to offer my explanation for why this happens.

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Communication

This is Why Honesty Really is the Best Policy

We are socialized not to complain, but sometimes that means not telling people what we need. I have been getting better at saying what I need, and finding out that people can help.

Ableism

What is Internalized Ableism?

Here are a couple examples of internalized ableism, and a few thoughts exploring what ableism is, how it gets so ingrained, and what the way out may be.

Autism Chrysalis

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