Is it okay to ask an autistic person 'Are you sure?'
Some neurotypical people have specific ideas of how autistic people look or act
Autistic people are sometimes met with skepticism when they tell someone they're autistic, especially when they don't match others' assumptions of what autism is.
This week, Elena and Harv speak with:
- TikToker Jam about how they realized they're autistic, some of the challenges they face, and how getting a diagnosis isn't accessible to everyone
- Disability studies scholar Sara Acevedo talks about some of the reasons people ask this and debunks common stereotypes about autistic people.
Find the full transcript here.
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Rebecca Burgess is a comic artist and illustrator working in the UK, creating award winning published and small press work. Along with drawing comics for their day job, Rebecca also loves drawing webcomics in their free time. Being autistic, they are particularly passionate about bringing more autistic characters into comics and stories! Outside of drawing comics and cuddling their cat, Rebecca also loves playing RPGs with friends, going on deep dives into history and growing vegetables in their humble Bristol garden.