@trevorcarroll_: It would be a shame, and against everything I stand for, if I DIDN’T use my privilege as a speaking, lower support needs autistic person to speak out against the atrocities this administration is committing against disabled people, including autistic people with higher support needs than myself. I have a responsibility to use that privilege for good, and I will continue speaking out. Not for myself, but for those who are most at risk and who may not be able to speak out for themselves. #autism #autistic #disabilityawareness #disabilityrights #autismawareness
👏👏👏and let me just add that all autistic people, regardless of support needs, are part of one unified community, forever. trying to carve up that community from the outside is completely inappropriate and highly offensive. that's👏never👏happening👏
2026-07-02 00:52:51
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Awe-Tistic Dad :
Those of us with lower needs have to be the bridge to understanding those with higher needs. We still experience the overstimulations, the meltdowns and sensitivities. I do this for my son who’s non-verbal, and I went from hiding my Autism to being honest about my experiences.
2026-07-02 01:46:57
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whitleyred303 :
thank you! my high support needs kids and I appreciate you!
2026-07-01 21:23:48
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Hannah Banana :
Its also not as straight forward as the levels make it out to be, support needs can and do CHANGE! I used to be lower support needs, I’m definitely not anymore
2026-07-02 08:05:47
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michael_jamieuk :
Not all hero’s wear capes but you do! For the kids coming up behind you who are struggling to fit into society and not understanding why they don’t, you are a beacon of light and hope because you’ve fitted in very well to your own skin! Keep doing what you’re doing because education is so important for our struggling youth!
2026-07-01 23:33:46
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Kunibvefh :
thank you
2026-07-02 05:21:02
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Karthik :
Yeah that's a great point
2026-07-01 20:33:47
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Patch :
I’m autistic and love our current administration 🥰
2026-07-02 02:58:26
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Village Herbalist :
Every minority community has members who are better at public speaking, have to some degree more influence and connections. When a bureaucrat who has *influence over* our community speaks in blanket statements it's natural and imperative that those of us, like yourself, that have public speaking abilities and a platform step up. We don't just champion ourselves, we champion our minority group. Well done, keep up the good work 💙
2026-07-02 06:18:17
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no_h8advocate :
Those of us who see the hate for what it is, have a responsibility to speak out for those who can’t speak for themselves. We’re strong together. Our voice matters, carry on!
2026-07-03 06:05:47
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p :
"he wasnt talking about you so stop caring and let people who cant defend themselves fight for themselves" is such a telling take. automatically assuming people should only care or speak on topics that affect them personally is NOT IT
2026-07-02 11:27:58
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audsfowler :
Those of us with lower support needs need to look out for those who are higher support needs.
2026-07-02 14:01:44
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