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How do I kindly ask someone if they are autistic?
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Anonymous 10w

Maybe preface that you're neurodivergent, if you are

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Anonymous 10w

Someone once flat out asked me and I have never felt worse about myself so maybe keep wondering 😭

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Anonymous 10w

I feel like there is no polite way to ask. People can volunteer that information about themselves, however to ask is a little invasive to a topic they may not wanna discuss.

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Anonymous 10w

You don’t. You wait for them to tell you and you can mention things like “oh I’m autistic” or “I work with autistic people” and see how they react…but never ask straight up

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 10w

yes please preface otherwise it’ll come off as judgmental

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