We may not have everything pinned down yet, partially because of the "I am/my kid is special too!" movement; but if several or more symptoms aren't shared, the specific label shouldn't be shared. - eviltoast
  • Deestan@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    People aren’t getting resources without a pfofessional diagnosis.

    This is no reason to gatekeep.

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      7 months ago

      The thing is, those resources are directly under threat if autism is something that everybody has. That narrative turns it into an issue of personal coping skills, and not something anybody else should offer help with or accommodations for.

      It’s an excuse to tell people who need help to fuck off.