#the only physical thing they can recognize with me

“The focus on cis white male presentations of autism creates a massive diagnosis barrier for marginalised people. Our actions are viewed differently depending on our race / gender etc. We need better representation in media and we need academics to understand and embed cultural nuance, not seek to further restrict diagnosis.” (@girl_unleeshed on Twitter)

Here’s the second comic I worked on for Autism Acceptance month! This comic is a collaboration with Leesha (@girl_unleeshed on Twitter). Please check out her Twitter to read more of her awesome and thoughtful writing!

#autism #ableism #me in my 20s scared of getting myself diagnosed by a professional #even though said professionals tell me that i just have a speech development disability because that seemed to be #the only physical thing they can recognize with me