And probably worse. In Part 5 of my Autism & Denial Series, I covered just how difficult it can be for autistic young girls and women. But that’s only what it reported. There could be untold adversity to all those who are unable to share their story…
Autistic women and minorities suffer twice the marginalization and discrimination simply because the world is not yet taking the invisibility of autism seriously. You cannot see it in us. So, the traditional demographic issues happen and then autism. Double the effect. It can be very demoralizing..
Written by Jim Irion
I am an autistic advocate, writer and presenter. My writing is primary source research material. "A leader leads. They don't walk away when someone needs help."