Living Autistic: My Story

Autism and Bullying As a person with autism, I've experienced firsthand how difficult it can be for others to understand me, and for me to understand them. We autists struggle with understanding social codes, which can lead to misunderstandings and unfortunate situations. It's especially sad because we are often harmless, kind, and highly intelligent people. A prime example of society's ruthlessness is Greta Thunberg, who has faced intense bullying after becoming known for her fight against climate change. Many of her opponents have used her autism against her. Her situation highlights how difficult it can be for us autists to be understood and respected. I, too, have experienced extensive bullying from both classmates and colleagues. School Experiences In middle school, I was small and insecure, and no one knew about my diagnosis until the end of the final year. The discipline and teaching methods at this school were also not suited to autism (ASD). High school was also a ...