Autistics watching #LoveOnTheSpectrum: “It feels like they’re infantilizing autistics, but maybe it’s just me...”

Neurotypicals watching #LoveOnTheSpectrum: “Adorable!” “The cutest things!” “Autistics deserve love too!” “They’re so PURE!”

No disrespect to the participants, btw. Just the production.

I mean, I’m cute as fuck and I’m sure everyone on the show is too.

But a lot of us have been infantilized our whole lives and it’s disconcerting to see the show through the the responses of neurotypical viewers. It’s all so familiar.

And honestly, I’m really happy to see people on twitter saying such nice things about the participants.

I don’t want to take away from that.

I’ve spoken with someone who was a participant on #LoveOnTheSpectrum and had nothing but wonderful things to say about the staff and producers.

I cannot understate how important that is. I’m just really negative lately and need to spend less time on Twitter.

From @AutismAnecdotes:

“The TV staff were wonderful with me. Very respectful. I was stimming both with my snake and my sand, and at one point you can see me with my walking stick – they didn’t try to hide that I’m disabled.”

Ruth was on the first episode of #LoveOnTheSpectrum.