library(jijiplot) @eternal-hot-potato.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Mental health comorbidities: That is sometimes read as proof of "autism taxing the medical system." (The 1930s called...) Little effort is put into alleviating the minority stress that exacerbates mental health issues. 100 1
library(jijiplot) @eternal-hot-potato.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Transphobia: 10-24% of gender-diverse adults are autistic (gen pop 1-2%) People weaponize this correlation to imply that trans people's self-assessments of their identities are not to be trusted. Stigma results in the "treat the autism before the dysphoria" argument. 110 1
library(jijiplot) @eternal-hot-potato.bsky.social · 03/04/2026These reasons are behind the medical distrust among autistic people- the Spectrum 10K study was cancelled due to ethical concerns. That's why seeking a formal diagnosis is a tradeoff: diagnoses can help one get the support they need, or result in immigration discrimination and withholding of care. 000 0
