Writing Autistics

do

• ask us for our help and input
• listen to what we tell you
• respect us as unique individuals
• remember we have feelings
• give us subtle, complex motivations
• portray adults as well as children

don’t

• ridicule our differences
• treat us as objects of pity
• assume our goal is to be like you
• use our behaviours as a running joke
• fall into lazy, outdated stereotyping
• expect praise just for mentioning us

We need role models, not ammunition for bullies.