It also means that the past year has made it clear to me that what our movement needs is space where everyone, regardless of opinion, is welcome, in which the decisions of the community at large are represented (not just the decisions of autistic people who have leadership positions).
It’s not uncommon for a whole group of reasonable, otherwise “good” people to decide collectively that an innocent person is a threat. Here’s how.
One woman thought she’d found the perfect hobby to make friendships, express herself artistically, and find community. Instead, she found herself being shunned, scorned, and dismissed.
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