“Autism Awareness” vs “Autism Acceptance”
“Autism Awareness” vs “Autism Acceptance”
“Autism Awareness” vs “Autism Acceptance”
In a nutshell, based on what I experienced just now.
#AutismAwareness is people just being aware. Nothing else. They still don't understand #Autistics.
On the other hand, #AutismAcceptance is taking an effort to understand and to reach out. To work with.
One is harmful.
The other is win-win.
@youronlyone @autistics @actuallyautistic @autism IME, "Autism awareness" ends with the awareness that Autism *exists*. Nothing about how Autism actually presents in the world (especially among marginalized folx, girls, and adults of all races and genders, but especially marginalized folx and women), how it feels, how an Allistic person might interact more effectively with their Autistic coworkers, family members and friends ...