[header] How to accept your autism [title] Learn about autism from the autistic people. [step] Too often, non-autistic people write about autism without consulting real autistic people. They may come up with inaccuracies, laughable misconceptions, or extremely negative viewpoints on differences that don't hurt anyone.
[header] How to accept your autism [title] Learn about autism from the autistic people. [step] Too often, non-autistic people write about autism without consulting real autistic people. They may come up with inaccuracies, laughable misconceptions, or extremely negative viewpoints on differences that don't hurt anyone.
If you're having difficulty accepting acceptance, try to learn as much as you can about autism. [substeps] You might read a magazine or online article about autism as a young child. Thus, not all the bad things you read about autism are correct. [substeps] The autistic community often describes autism in a neutral or positive light. Try to figure out the biggest problems and try to work them out when people come up. [substeps] Most non-autistic people' negative thinking, though, focuses largely on stereotypes and prejudices. There are lots of people that can offer a good viewpoint that's perfectly fine. The autistic community will provide information that supports their views.