“But you don’t seem autistic...” is the quintessential "backhanded compliment" directed toward people with autism, even though I'd guess that the speaker probably doesn't realize their own microaggression.

Anthony Eichberger
Anthony Eichberger

Written by Anthony Eichberger

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