Dealing with Ignorance After an Autism Diagnosis

Ignorance is simply a lack of knowledge, and the only cure for ignorance is knowledge. You are not alone. Forgive others for not knowing what they have never been taught. You have an opportunity to enlighten them and others by sharing your story, wisdom, struggles, and journey. Never apologize for who you are, & know that being neurodivergent is actually a superpower. We see things way beyond what most neurotypicals will ever comprehend, so stand up for yourself and others like us, by being proud of all of your quirks & differences, as they are an integral part of what makes you so very “special” & uniquely YOU. Educate yourself, so that you will be armed with the facts to combat their ignorance. I know it can be exhausting, but helping others to understand the facts will have a ripple effect, & you will doing them all, as well as yourself & your children, a monumental service to make sure that people have a better understanding of conditions like ours. Knowledge is power. Empower yourself, & you will be setting a great example for your kids to follow, too! Good Luck!! 🍀💜💚

I find it best to brush it off or if they are open to it direct them to avenues to educate themselves... But don't let it get to you ... Knowing you have it isn't about people's acceptance and pandering to us in any non specific way more so than it is to know personally how to navigate through life as comfortable as possible within ourselves ... So to speak ... I hope I elaborated that well