autisticfandomthings:

The way neurotypical scientists frame autistic behavior is so fucked up. 

Autistic people tend to talk enthusiastically, and at length about the things we love. You can frame this in one of two ways

“Autistic people show a strong desire to share the things they love with those around them”

Or

“Autistic people are self-centered, obsessive and unaware of other people, and show no desire to have reciprocal conversation”

And, guess which one the neurotypical scientists go for?