When you’re told you’re ‘not autistic enough’
straitstimes.com
Autistic individuals who appear high-functioning or mask their traits often face systemic exclusion because they are wrongly deemed not autistic enough to deserve accommodations despite needing them. This double bind results in workplace discrimination and social tokenism where their lived experiences are dismissed while they are simultaneously used as proof of inclusion without being heard. The article highlights how this disbelief leads to tangible penalties in education and employment, underscoring the emotional cost of societal misunderstanding regarding invisible disabilities.
All articles from 14 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.