Andy

@pathfinder @callunavulgaris @autistics

I think part of the issue is the presentation of autistic people in media within a pretty narrow range. There's also the issue of motivation to learn. Having grown up not seeing myself as autistic, I hadn't really the motivation to properly explore until a consultant said I may have autistic traits.

@pathfinder @autistics

I'd also suggest the cognitive element is necessary, but not sufficient. Action is needed - actually changing the design of work, social systems, to accommodate the fullest range of people possible.

On a different note, I appreciate why people dislike the puzzle image (with the implication of a missing piece), but it sort of resonated for me in a different way - when a consultant said I might have autistic traits, it felt like a piece had slotted into place.

@filmfreak75 @autistics

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