As an autistic person myself, I can attest: No, we’re not meant to conform to social norms, because those norms were built on the needs and desires of neurotypical people.

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Sofia Ulrikson
Sofia Ulrikson

Written by Sofia Ulrikson

Writer that combines self-improvement with lessons learned from over ten years of therapy.

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