There are often arguments in various comment sections in Autism spaces over whether being Autistic is a disability or a difference.

Some Autistic People firmly believe they do not have a disability, while others say being Autistic is a disability (for them). I realize there are various opinions on this issue.

The point of this piece is not to tell anyone how they should identify their own Autistic experience. I aim to share my perspective and the perspectives of some Autistic People in my life whose viewpoints differ from mine to help shed light on these two (sometimes clashing) perspectives. Continue reading The Great Debate: Is Autism a Disability or a Difference?