Autistic

Definitions

A person who has autism.

Equivalents

Examples

“If our definition of empathy were to require⟳ we take⟳ the human cognitive norm (overwhelmingly influenced by neurotypical cognition) as the absolute standard by which to measure⟳ empathy, then indeed we would have⟳ to conclude⟳ autistics do not instinctively possess⟳ a good sense⟳ of empathy.”

“Yet because of the history and proliferation of the supercrip in films in television shows – not only with autism but supercrips with other disabilities as well – viewers are primed for the supercrip autistic and are therefore not expecting (in some ways) a view⟳ of autism that comes across to many in the autism community as more realistic or honest.”

“After reading this book, medical professionals should be able to develop⟳ an understanding of some of the challenges that autistics are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

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