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Fern Brady - Autistic in a Non-Autistic World

The Imperfects

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Navigating Social Interactions and Changing Perceptions of Autism

Understanding social interactions can be challenging, especially in the context of autism where setting boundaries and expressing discomfort may be misunderstood. The speaker is optimistic about the changing landscape of autism awareness, likening it to the evolution of gay rights movements in the past. While there is a growing online presence advocating for autism awareness, there is still a stigma attached to receiving an autism diagnosis in some communities. The speaker emphasizes the importance of neutrality in perceiving autism, rejecting the notion of it being a superpower or a specific political statement. Instead, they suggest viewing autism as simply a difference, similar to choosing between an Android phone and an iPhone.

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