Just a reminder
You're still Autistic if you get most or all social cues.
You're still Autistic if noises and textures don't really bother you.
You're still Autistic if you get good grades, or don't need any/many accommodations.
You're still Autistic if your meltdowns are more like shutdowns, or they aren't "as bad" as you think they should be to count.
If you got the doctors note that says you're Autistic, then you are.
If you can't or don't want a diagnosis but still believe you're Autistic, that's totally valid too. It's scary out there, we don't know what crazy thing RFK is gonna say about Autism next, and I understand why you'd be wary.
To the Autistics that are non-verbal, semi-verbal or have verbal-shutdowns, you're not being rude-you're allowed to stay silent.
If you stim, good for you! That's not a bad thing-if people think its weird or bad, that's on them. Go ahead-flap your hands! Sing! Rock!
If you have large meltdowns, you're not a burden and whatever made you feel that way is a completely valid reason.
Autism is a spectrum and a different way the brain works, not a set of locked-in symptoms that need to be eradicated.
Happy Autism Acceptance Month.
-Rea ❤ (A fellow Autistic)
