These are the 10 facts you need to know about people with Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a disability but it does not mean people with Autism are bad. People with Autism just want to be accepted and understood.

1. The Ten Facts
About People
With Autism
By: Nathan Young
geekalabama.com

2. So, What Is Autism?

3. The Autism Spectrum
Autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) is a developmental
disability caused by
differences in the brain.
People with ASD often
have problems with
social communication
and interaction, and
restricted or repetitive
behaviors or interests.
People with ASD may also
have different ways of
learning, moving, or
paying attention.

4. The Autism Spectrum Is A Spectrum

5. “Disability” Is Not A Dirty Word!

6. The South Is The Worst Place For Disabled People
WalletHub compared more
than 180 most populated
cities across 33 key
indicators of disability-
friendliness. Their data set
ranges from physicians per
capita to the rate of
workers with disabilities to
park accessibility.
Rankings based on
Economy, Quality of Life,
and Health Care

7. People With Autism Just Want To Be Accepted!

8. Autism Acceptance, Not Awareness!
Autistic people hate the puzzle
piece and light it up blue!
Autistic people prefer using the
infinity symbol!

9. What Are Some
Facts You Need
To Know About
People Like Us
With Autism?

10. We’re Likely To Be Unemployed

11. Amount Of People With Disabilities With A Job

12. 85% Of Autistic People Are Unemployed!

13. Fast-Paced, High Stress Jobs Are Horrible!

14. Small Businesses Lead The Way!
Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities
And Is A Disability Supported Environment!

15. We’re Likely To Be Homeless

16. Autistic People Are More Likely To Be Homeless!
More than 12% of the Autistic population
is estimated to be homeless.
And I have
been
homeless!

17. Autistic People Also Live In Substandard Housing!

18. We’re Likely To Be LGBTQ

19. Autistic People Are More Likely To Be LGBTQ!
Contemporary research on the intersection of
autism, sexuality, and gender identity asserts
that autistic individuals are more likely to identify
as LGBTQIA+ than the neurotypical population.

20. The Attacks On LGBTQ And Autism In Politics
Lawmakers In Republican states are attacking and
banning LGBTQ, DEI, and other special people.
They will go after people with disabilities next!

21. We’re Likely To Burnout

22. What Is Autistic Burnout?
‘Autistic burnout’ is the intense physical, mental or emotional
exhaustion, often accompanied by a loss of skills, that some
adults with autism experience. Many autistic people say it results
mainly from the cumulative effect of having to navigate a world
that is designed for neurotypical people.

23. Autistic Sensory Rooms

24. Autistic Self-Care And Culture Can Look Like?

25. We’re Likely To Be Clumsy

26. Autistic People Tend To Be Clumsy
Some people on the autism
spectrum may experience
varying differences related
to this sense. This person
might have difficulty
understanding where their
body is in relation to other
objects, thus appearing
clumsy, knocking things over,
dropping items or misjudging
personal space and thus
standing too close to others.

27. Autistic People Tend To Be Clumsy
Fast-paced jobs, like
restaurants, retail, factories,
etc. are bad for Autistic people.
Generally speaking, adults with
autism may find it difficult to
cope with environments that are
too noisy, chaotic, fast-paced, or
disorganized. The environment
where people with autism must
respond quickly and frequently
to social situations might
overwhelm them as well.

28. Autistic People Need Slow-Paced Jobs
Autistic people do better
and thrive in jobs that
they are allowed to take
their time, and the job
environment is slow.
Even if that means it
takes longer and costs
money to complete the
job task!

29. We’re Likely To Be Lonely

30. Autistic People Tend To Be Lonely
Research suggests
that autistic people are
more likely to experience
feelings of loneliness
compared to non-autistic
people. This can be due
to a lack of acceptance
and understanding by
society, making them feel
excluded.

31. Meet And Talk To Autistic People!
Learning to listen to people
with autism is the easiest
solution to many problems,
and the beauty of the
solution is that it is a win-
win. Anyone who has spent
time with someone with
autism can tell you there is
beauty in their hyper
fixations and their ability to
find magic in the stranger
peripherals of life.
We have voices that are
unique! It all starts with
listening to us.

32. We’re Likely To Be Bullied

33. Autistic People Are Often Bullied
Autistic people, irrespective
of specific diagnosis, are at
extreme risk for bullying and
abuse throughout their lives.
Bullying is anything someone
does or says, or threatens to
do or say, that is intended to
emotionally or physically hurt
someone else.

34. I Am Often A Victim Of Bullying

35. How To Stop The Bullying
• Use The IEP
• Teach Tolerance
• Encourage Self-
Advocacy
• Learn Your Rights
• Speak Up!
• SEL Learning

36. We’re Likely To Say It Like It Is

37. Autistic People Like To Say It Like It Is
Often people with autism are
like three-year olds: They are
brutally honest to a fault.
While this trait can cause
embarrassment, it also means
this person hasn't learned to
lie, hide true feelings, sweep
things under the rug, or
manipulate. Imagine living your
entire life with that kind of
transparency.

38. Autistic People Like To Say It Like It Is

39. We’re Likely To Be Creative

40. Autistic People Are Very Creative!
A study published in The Journal
of Autism and Developmental
Disorders found a strong link
between autism and creativity.
Apparently, people with more
autistic traits, when asked to
name as many uses as they can
for a common object such as a
paper clip, come up with fewer
suggestions, but the suggestions
they offer are more unusual than
those of their neurotypical
counterparts. They exhibit more
“divergent thinking.”

41. Autistic People Are Very Creative!
Every Autistic person is creative in
something different!

42. What I Do To Be Creative!

43. We’re Likely To Be Depressed

44. Autistic People Are Likely Depressed
People with autism are
four times more likely to
develop depression, than
the general population, it
is even considered as the
most common mental
health condition in
people with autism
spectrum disorders (ASD).

45. Autistic People More Likely To Commit Suicide
Studies have shown
that up to 66% of
autistic adults have
thought about
taking their own
life, and an
alarming 35% have
attempted suicide.

46. How To Improve Mental Health / Autism
•Accept us!
•Listen to us!
•Work with us!
•Like us!

47. In Closing
Autistic people
are good people!
We just want to
be understood and
accepted in a
neurotypical
world.

48. About Nathan Young
Nathan Young Is a disability and Autism advocate. Nathan writes, runs social
media, does podcasts, creates presentations, and does photography /
videography work on his website Geek Alabama.
On the Geek Alabama site, he does everything from geeky/nerdy talk, news talk,
politics talk, events coverage, reviews, recipes, community coverage,
promotions, charity coverage, music coverage, disability coverage, and many
more things. He has also featured with articles and interviews many TV shows,
movies, and shows on streaming services.
Nathan has covered numerous highly regarded events in Alabama, Georgia, and
around the country and has taken thousands of pictures and videos that are
shared highly on social media. And on social media, Nathan has a great number
of followers that enjoys his latest updates including new posts, pictures, videos,
podcasts, and more.
Nathan was featured himself on the A&E TV show “The Employables” in 2019.
Nathan is on the Autism Spectrum and is often looked upon for advice and
thoughts from many in the disability community.
Among the coverage on Geek Alabama he provides, Nathan likes to enjoy road
geeking, train geeking, cooking, watching cartoons, and pets / animals. Nathan
is also a major road / infrastructure geek and his major talent is drawing roads.
#Aspie proud! #ASD

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