cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/12320962

Neurotypicals, what do autistic people look like to you?

Trying to get an idea of how NTs see us. I know that when I see autistic people, I see someone that’s like me. Obviously, that’s not how NTs perceive us, so what do we look like to yall??

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    9 months ago

    I’ve seen the theory that autistic traits are just PTSD from the constant sensory overload trauma.

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        9 months ago

        Plus the trauma of being dismissed, not taking seriously by parents, teachers, doctors, etc becuase your reality doesn’t match theirs. (You’re too sensitive/ it is for your own good/etc)