Edwards, Love, Jones, Cai, Nguyen and Gibbs (2023)

Deciding whether to tell others we are autistic can be a hard discision to make and the oucome can vary. This study looked at social media posts to understand real experiences, finding that many problems come from a lack of understanding about autism—especially in work, dating, healthcare, and mental health. Autistic people want respect and privacy, and the study stresses that non-autistic people need to take more responsibility in creating a more understanding and inclusive society.

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