[ SECRET POST #6313 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #6313 ⌋

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[(Anonymous)]

Hi, I'm on the spectrum. I'm what used to be called "high-functioning" and I agree with every bit of what the user you're replying to said; every autistic person has a different opinion on these things.

And my opinion is: It's not inherently ableist to not want to be hit, bitten, or screamed at by your own child for the rest of your life. It's human to be disappointed that you can't have a conversation with them as an adult without laboriously working through every possible communication method in existence. It's normal to dislike the prospect of changing your teenager's diapers. There's plenty of ableism inherent in organizations like Autism Speaks, and parents who talk about wanting to kill their child or something equally horrifying should never be platformed, but a little nuance is called for here. Parents, caregivers, and others who interact with a "low-functioning" autistic person are people, too.

Sometimes there is no underlying reason that someone's coping mechanisms veer to violence other than that their brain is so profoundly affected by their disorder. Trying to figure that out when the person in question isn't actively displaying that violence may be a tall order, and trying to figure it out when they are being violent can lead to serious injuries for them or for you. Studies are great, but they would also involve a lot of serious ethical issues for someone who may be inherently unable to consent.

Personally, I don't like the idea that someone has to take the House. M.D approach of figuring out an underlying reason for violent or otherwise deeply socially inappropriate actions rather than being allowed to say "I wish these behaviors didn't exist." If neurotypical people should have empathy for us, then we owe the same respect and consideration to them.