(Part 1) World Autism Awareness Day 2026: “Autism and Humanity - Every Life Has Value”

Where Were You 20 Years Ago? 10 Years Ago – Late Diagnosed Autistic Moments

👇🏼 Performative Ally Checklist (Friend Edition) 👇🏼 ☐ You say “you can always be yourself around me,” but act differently when they unmask. ☐ You tell them to “just tell me if I do something wrong,” then become defensive when they do. ☐ You expect them to accommodate your communication style, but never try to understand theirs. ☐ You joke about how “awkward” they are in front of other people. ☐ You only invite them to things that work for you, not what they’re comfortable with. ☐ You disappea

Yes, my autistic child hears the word "no" 💙