things you shouldn't say to (or about) an autistic person:
you don't know any better
stop pretending like you don't know what I'm saying
how don't you understand? it's so simple
r slur. dont say it period.
stop being so dramatic, it's not that big a deal
stop using your autism as an excuse
*explaining things in a condescending tone like we're children*
smol bean, so precious and innocent
well it's not like they can understand anyway
*talking about us like we're not there*
you're faking for attention
but you're not that autistic
but you're really good at talking!
everyone's a little autistic
stop doing those weird motions! you're drawing attention!
it's so hard to talk to you
oh so you're like a robot! a machine!
nevermind. (you basically admit that we're not worth the extra few seconds it would take to include us.)
*laughing or shrugging us off if we say we don't understand*
don't take things so seriously (especially when we talk about ableism. never say this.)
you're reading too much into it
wow so you're like not even human
oh so like sheldon cooper?
I know a lot about autism. I've watched rain man
but you're not screaming or flapping your hands?
but then how are you talking
oh so you must be really good at math
so are you like really good at chess?
I bet you're really good at playing a lot of instruments
ohmygosh, the good doctor is my favorite show! it's sooo good
sometimes when I'm in a bad mood and I'm tired, I can't tell what people's faces mean, I'm probably a little autistic too haha
you're just a little awkward/it's just social anxiety
so can you tell what this face means? *makes some random constipated expression*
they're not all the way there...
I thought you'd be ranting or info-dumping about your special interest 24/7
I met an autistic person before but you guys are nothing alike
I read somewhere on [insert obscure, non-factual blogging website] that you could cure it by lighting incense. (stop trying to shove cures at us. they don't work, and we don't want one anyway.)
your parents are so strong!
but then how are you making eye contact with me?
so you don't feel any empathy?
are you like a psychopath?
autism moms are superheroes
so you must be really nerdy and into sci-fi huh
I bet you'll cure cancer! (unless they have explicitly stated their interest in medical research or stem, don't assume that that's where their interest lies)
why are you so anti-social?
have you even tried to make friends?
it's not that loud, I'm not gonna turn it down
don't rely on aids! you'll get there through hard work and determination. aids will only slow you down in the long run
you're no fun. you're like a cranky old person
this show has really good autism rep!
what do you mean it's not good representation? I think you're being too harsh and judgmental
but you're actually really nice? I thought autistic people had no filter
no you're not, I would know
that must be so hard for your family
so are you low- or high-functioning?
do you read really fast like reid from criminal minds?
you're bad at conversations and social cues. (thanks, I hadn't noticed.)
no, don't call yourself "autistic"! say "person with autism", because you are more than your disability ❤
but you don't look autistic
autistic people, feel free to add more :)
allistic people are encouraged to reblog, but don't clown
