Autism =/= Superpower/Difference/Diversity
I’m frustrated with my therapist for saying autism is not a disability, especially for those with lower support needs. Autism is a disability that affects individuals regardless of their support needs, and her opinion makes me feel invalidated.
It seems like she’s been influenced by misinformation from TikTok, which often spreads false narratives. I wish people would stop promoting the idea that autism is a superpower and acknowledge it as a genuine disability that can be severely impairing in some cases.
Edit: I'm not going to therapy anymore because i've aged out of that service. The therapist that i had with me was okay, and she was pretty helpful so even if i really wanted to, my mom at the time wouldn't allow me or i'd have to stay with her because of how things are with insurance in my province.