scarletgoldenthorn:

wholesome-dragon-lady:

justlgbtthings:

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!
• you’re a buzzkill
• 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
• you’re exaggerating
• so can you tell what this face means? *makes some random constipated expression* (I think it means you’re ugly, Susan.)
• you’re just quirky!
• don’t be so sensitive
• 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
• but you’re not a boy?
• but you’re not white?
• 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.)
• that’s so tragic
• 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
• you’re emotionless
• 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 insane
• 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?
• I wish I was autistic
• you’re really akward
• 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

*SLAMS REBLOG*

Don’t bring up Atypical/Big Bang Theory/Criminal Minds/The Good Doctor/(insert subpar drama/comedy show featuring a super stereotypical savant pasty white boy here) as an example of “oh I know about autism!” I’m this close 👌 to choosing violence