Awareness Is Not Enough

It’s autism awareness day again.

Lately I’ve been feeling like awareness is not enough. It just feels like such a bare minimum to be informed about autism, and yet so many people are not. That’s why the day is designated to awareness, sure – but I wish it could be dedicated to something else.

Acceptance of autism should be the bar. I have seen and experienced so much pain from lack of acceptance. Let us express ourselves and enjoy our interests.

Appreciation would be the last step. I think autistic people don’t get that often enough. It’s hard to feel appreciated in this world that doesn’t value us.