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„Autistic people are everywhere, but the general public has no idea who autistic people really are. […] When you find out you’re autistic, you now finally have language to replace “quirky, shy, bold, difficult, too much, intense, thorough, detailed, stubborn, brutally honest.” All of that can be wrapped up in how the world sees you, has treated you in the past, has judged you, and how it still does.“

Autistic Misrepresentation in Autism Research: An Open Secret | Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science helps professional scientists, researchers, and graduate students to explain their work and its significance clearly and vividly to their target audiences.

„The types of accommodations that some autistic doctors request usually concern nonclinical aspects of work and are easy to implement with little to no cost. For example, some may need supervisors and managers to clearly communicate the job role and expectations, whereas others may have sensory needs — for example, using earplugs or headphones if the office or ward is particularly busy and noisy. Most accommodations don’t require a formal neurodevelopmental label or diagnosis, and they can often benefit everyone.“

Autistic psychiatrists are an asset to medicine — but we need to better support them | Spectrum | Autism Research News Autistic psychiatrists report experiencing prejudice, stigmatization and career barriers during their training and day-to-day practice. Workplaces can make some simple adjustments to better support them and enhance equality and inclusivity.