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Fighting the Autism Stigma One Awkward Conversation at a Time
Stigma has a way of sneaking into the smallest moments. It is the comment that…
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“But you don’t LOOK autistic?”
When people say, “But you don’t look autistic,” I’m not sure whether to laugh or…
Why Autism Looks So Different in Girls: The Stories We Hide
I was 29 when I was diagnosed with autism. For nearly three decades, I thought…
The Stigma of Solitude: Why I Just Want to Be Alone (And That’s Okay)
When I was 14, my mom called me “antisocial” because I spent most of my…
Autism and Stigma: Why Misunderstanding Hurts Everyone
When people misunderstand autism, it doesn’t just hurt autistic people—it hurts everyone. It fuels stereotypes,…