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Autism Acceptance Month is soon !!! It’s normally flooded with misinformation from neurotypicals, so here’s a basic run through on what you should know-

Do NOT-

-Support Autism Speaks

-Use the puzzle piece symbol

-‘Light it up blue”

-Refer to autism as something that needs to be cured

-Listen to allistics over autistics

-Support ABA therapy

-Use words like “high-functioning,” “low-functioning,” “Aspergers,” and “differently abled”

DO-

-Support autistic run organizations (awn, aim, a4a)

-‘Light it up red’ (supporting autism acceptance) or ‘Light it up gold’ (supporting women and nb autistics)

-Use the rainbow or golden infinity symbol !!

-Be open minded !!!

-Recognize autism as a spectrum, not a line !!

-Support autistic people, not just mothers of autistic people

AUTISTIC WORDS TO KNOW-

Neurodiverse- multiple neurotypes

Neurodivergent- a neurotype that is not neurotypical (ADHD, autism, etc. etc.)

Neurotypical- the most common neurotype

Allistic- not autistic (can still be neurodivergent)

Ableist- prejudice against disabled peoples