All.The.Time...
Reposted from
Nicole Filippone, Autistic Advocate & Author
Autistic person:
Has a mentally crippling reaction to something. Is in full blown distress.
Person who doesn't understand autism:
"Why are you overreacting? It's not a big deal. Just get over it."
Autistic person:
Is invalidated and still in full blown distress.
Has a mentally crippling reaction to something. Is in full blown distress.
Person who doesn't understand autism:
"Why are you overreacting? It's not a big deal. Just get over it."
Autistic person:
Is invalidated and still in full blown distress.
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