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warpslide@lemmy.ca to Autism@lemmy.worldEnglish · 6 months ago

If you don't fit...

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If you don't fit...

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warpslide@lemmy.ca to Autism@lemmy.worldEnglish · 6 months ago
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    No. Just…no. No more puzzle pieces to describe autistic people. A puzzle piece implies that we are incomplete and need to be “solved”. We don’t. Furthermore, it is a symbol heavily utilized by proponents of ABA and the very problematic organization Autism Speaks.

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    Where are all the cool puzzles for me to fit into?

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    Why the fuck would I want to live my life in a puzzle?

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