Our autism advocacy organization is run mostly by parents and when autistic adults try to center our own voices, there's pushback about being 'ungrateful' or 'high-functioning' and I don't know how to bridge this divide without abandoning either group.
More people experience this than they realize.
The people most affected by a condition and those who love them are fighting over who has the right to speak for the community.
“Where Are You with Neurodivergent identity — autism and ADHD?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.