Things that are frustrating to here as an autistic person

A thread

The classic

”You don't look autistic.”

Cool, I wouldn't have guessed you were neurotypical from your appearance, but here we are

“But you’re so normal”

Yes that’s because I mask to make you feel comfortable.

Like do you want me to stop making eye contact or would that be too much for you?

“Everybody is a bit autistic”

Ummm.....just no.

You’re either autistic or not

It undermines the struggles autistic people face in our society.

It’s also just dismissive.