Vaccines don’t cause autism, but the lie won’t die. In fact, it’s getting worse.

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Vaccines don’t cause autism, but the lie won’t die. In fact, it’s getting worse.
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Lol jokes on you. I already have autism. So, vaccines just make me stronger.

I'm getting tested for autism as an adult next week. If it turns out I am, who do I contact from the Autistic community? Or does a representative contact me? I don't want to mess this up and I have a costume ready and everything.

I tried to think of a witty response to your funny joke but I'm apparently too tired for that, so instead, I'll wish you good luck for next week, and the weeks that follow it; getting a diagnosis as an adult is often cathartic in the short term, liberatory in the long term, and in between those points is a long period of introspective untangling a web of messy feelings and possibly internalised ableism. I wish you the strength to endure and to emerge with a better understanding of who you are, regardless of the outcome of the assessment.

Kindest words anyone has shared with me since I can remember. Thank you.

Jesus fuck, you need kinder people in your life. I hope you find affection at every level of your needs. Proud of you for seeking growth and self awareness. I have high hopes for you and best wishes.

Anthony Hopkins will get in touch with you about filing all the paperwork.

The fact that you have a shred of humor in your system means you aren't autistic.

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I make this joke every time I get a vaccine. I ask them if it'll make me extra autistic and for how long. I've never gotten a laugh.

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