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I don't want to cure my Autism. I don't want to do things that others do that I can't do without pain, distress, or confusion. I want to learn what I can do And do that my way. As autistic me. I hope for others to accept diverse autistic ways of being as valid ways to thrive.

If an Autistic person has a gluten sensitivity and stops eating gluten, they'll feel better. If an Autistic person has a vitamin deficiency and starts taking supplements for that vitamin, they'll feel better. This is the same for allistic people. This is not an Autism cure.

That disappointment when you remember that autistic special interests aren't a socially "acceptable" topic of conversation at work. I hope all autistics can find that coworker who could care less about social norms, and life becomes a bit more liveable.

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Autism isn't being dramatic or sensitive. It's wondering if my sensory processing differences will lead to: 1) Screaming for a sound to stop 2) Fatigue from just leaving home 3) Inability to process conversations 4) A delayed meltdown 5) Finding those blissful sensory joys ♡

Teenage me thinking every person spends HOURS • Pre-planning conversations • Dreading loud sounds & bright light • Focusing on a single interest • Studying body language • Calculating patterns • Analyzing social interactions • Convincing myself to shower Oh, hello Autism.

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Underdiagnosis is a real issue for autistic folks. I get it: I can be autistic AND have [ENTER CO-OCCURING CONDITION] (i.e. anxiety). But my [CO-OCCURING CONDITION] doesn't explain: - special interests - stimming - meltdowns - social confusion - nonverbal misunderstandings...

Am I the only one who's noticed that Autistic special interests only get positively discussed if they lead to a career? Special interests are still valuable, important, & necessary even if they don't lead to a career. My interests will never be a career, and that's okay!

What's your sensory contradiction? Me? I can't stand loud noises. Also me: I listen to my music at the loudest volume.