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Being autistic can be rough. People tell you that you're embarrassing or that you're rude
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Being autistic can be rough. People tell you that you're embarrassing or that you're rude and insensitive, but that doesn't mean that they're right. This article will help you come to terms with your autism so you can focus on being the wonderful human being that you are.
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[[Category:Autism Spectrum]]
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#* Pay extra attention to general health advice: sleep for at least 8 hours, eat fruits and vegetables, limit junk food, minimize stress, and exercise regularly (taking walks counts). Self-care is extra important for you, to mitigate stress and help with meltdowns.
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#* Pay extra attention to general health advice: sleep for at least 8 hours, eat fruits and vegetables, limit junk food, minimize stress, and exercise regularly (taking walks counts). Self-care is extra important for you, to mitigate stress and help with meltdowns.
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#* If you have trouble with self-care, it's okay to ask for help. Assisted living, a group home, or living with family might be better for you. Talk with a doctor, social worker, or therapist if you're struggling. There's no shame in meeting your needs, and it'll free up time for things you love.
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#* If you have trouble with self-care, it's okay to ask for help. Assisted living, a group home, or living with family might be better for you. Talk with a doctor, social worker, or therapist if you're struggling. There's no shame in meeting your needs, and it'll free up time for things you love.
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# Get a mentor (or two). Look for people in your life whose judgment you trust: parents, older siblings, relatives, counselors, clergy members, friends,
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# Get a mentor (or two). Look for people in your life whose judgment you trust: parents, older siblings, relatives, counselors, clergy members, friends, etc. Living in a neurotypical world can be confusing, so it's useful to have people to ask for advice. You can ask questions from "Is this outfit good for an awards ceremony?" to "This person makes me feel awful; what do I do?" [[Image:Woman and Upset Friend with Down Syndrome.png|center]]
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# Stop apologizing for being autistic. You have the right to ask for accommodations, stim in public, and do what you need to do in order to function. Toning down your behavior is [[Stim Discreetly|your choice]]—not something to be pushed or coerced out of you. You are not required to act more neurotypical just because everyone else is used to it. [[Image:Autistic Student Listening.png|center]]
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# Stop apologizing for being autistic. You have the right to ask for accommodations, stim in public, and do what you need to do in order to function. Toning down your behavior is [[Stim Discreetly|your choice]]—not something to be pushed or coerced out of you. You are not required to act more neurotypical just because everyone else is used to it. [[Image:Autistic Student Listening.png|center]]
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# Recognize that autism is just one piece of who you are—a kind, thoughtful, and lovable human being. People can love you and your autism. You can love yourself and your autism. You are not a lesser person. [[Image:Guy in Wheelchair Thinks of Favorite Things.png|center]]
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# Recognize that autism is just one piece of who you are—a kind, thoughtful, and lovable human being. People can love you and your autism. You can love yourself and your autism. You are not a lesser person. [[Image:Guy in Wheelchair Thinks of Favorite Things.png|center]]
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== Warnings ==
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== Warnings ==
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*If you struggle with persistent feelings of sadness related to your diagnosis, tell someone. Talk to someone you trust, or a doctor or therapist.
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*If you struggle with persistent feelings of sadness related to your diagnosis, tell someone. Talk to someone you trust, or a doctor or therapist.
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*Some people think autism is a burden. You don't deserve to be dehumanized by anyone judgmental.
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