Autistic People Have Stories To Tell

And we need to be able to tell them.

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When I was growing up, I was quick to make snap judgments about people, out of irritability, which was borne of anxiety and nervousness. It’s not an excuse by any stretch, but it does explain things a little.

As I grew up, my mom was an excellent guide. She would say things like “never assume” and “don’t judge”…