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My autistic traits are nothing to be afraid of. They are highly effective strategies in the environments for which they are adapted. If you spend time with me in these environments, a little of these traits may rub off on you, and your movement through these environments may be eased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have come to never doubt this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have also come to never doubt that people with autistic traits are not to be feared\u2013whether we are nonverbal or highly talkative, highly energetic or profoundly still, highly organized or seemingly chaotic, hermetic or super social. If you recognize the environments for which we are adapted, and move through these environments with us, we often rub off on you in ways that make these environments easier for you to navigate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are connected to something, which sometimes makes us appear disconnected to you. If you connect with us, you connect to something, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We connect directly, which can sometimes seem off-putting, since we are not putting off connection or putting on appearances. Yes, we will likely rub off on you, but this rubbing off may actually make your way appear easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please: recognize us. Recognize the environments for which we are adapted. Move through these environments with us. Let us rub off on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite appearances, it’s way easier than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

May all beings recognize their true nature.
Every day is neurodiversity awareness day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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