living with the type of autism that Neurotypical and even some neurodivergent folks can't romanticize/bastardize is hard, especially when I let others know I'm autistic but they just assume it means I'm quirky and silly and not struggle with basic functions most people already know how to deal with or doing things considered "off-putting"

basically just cannot stand autism being viewed as a scale to either infantlize us or abuse us for not being easy to infantlize.

oh yeah I wanna add: please be kinder to autistic folk who have trouble with basic things such as routines and hygiene. those who don't understand social cues, those who are quiet/selective mute/non vocal. the ones who repeat sentences or things alot or stim unconventionally. some kindness and understanding goes a long way.

it really frustrates me when i tell people i’m autistic, have sensory sensitivities, am prone to meltdowns and/or shutdowns, and am unable to read social cues. the second i display display any of these things they act completely shocked. like dude i literally told you i have these issues, did you just think i was joking or something? if you think i’m the problem when i’ve done everything in my power to accommodate everyone else as much as i can while still looking out for myself idk what to tell you. /nbh

i’m sick of people making me out to be some kind of huge inconvenience, asshole, and/or idiot when i’m constantly giving warnings and doing everything in my power to make everyone else as comfortable as possible. few people outside of my inner circle extend that grace to me.