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3 Autism Secrets They Don’t Tell You at Diagnosis
1 . Neurodiversity is Real
I’m willing to bet that “neurodiversity” was never even mentioned in the meetings that you’ve had with the various doctors, neuro-developmental specialists, interventionists, and therapists.
2 Yes, Autistic People
I’m sure that your doctor was careful to always say “people with autism” or even “on the spectrum”.
Here’s what they don’t tell you about autism: a large majority of autistic adults strongly prefer identity language over person-first.
3 Non-Verbal Does Not Mean Non-Intelligent
There are many non-verbal autistic people who use technology to make their voices heard.
Being unable to verbally communicate does not mean that they don’t have a voice or opinions, and it doesn’t mean that their life is worth any less than someone who communicates easily.