Douglas Edwards 
UGH. Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse. After my self-diagnosis at age 67 in late 2024, I thought I'd taken the measure of the depth of prejudice against #autistics when I learned that #filicide was an issue in my new-found community. But just now I learned, from a "Because you read" list in the #Wikipedia app, that some potential #AutismMoms aren't even willing to risk the possibility of one of us being born — or to wait for it to happen. Apparently "Prenatal screening for autism" is a thing. I haven't yet read this article; I just now discovered that it existed. But skimming the first paragraphs, it appears that the concept is too much even for Simon #BaronCohen; he has apparently denounced the practice as a form of #eugenics:
Pil 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️It's not like... Full on autism mom TM, generally the tone is pretty good. But you once again feel like an outsider, and you don't get the support you need. It's just frustrating.
I have a lot of support and community elsewhere online, here and on Reddit, but sometimes I need help navigating the Norwegian system as an autistic person, specifically. I've yet to find any help with that, I struggle a lot because of it.
wednesday the valkyrjai would love to stop being so overwhelmed i am banging on my skull with my fists, kicking, vocalizing, and a shit ton of other stuff that "definitely" shows how well put together i am
lesson to #AutismMoms.many of the adults are like your child but grown up
i am a grown up who is autistic. and deals with the parts many think i don't
my meltdowns happen off camera bc i am grown. when i hear a loud noise run and away (more roll now th) it's just my adult responsibility. i always have a gps