I have a right to communicate in whatever means is possible for me to communicate (within the bounds of not hitting or throwing things at people, although I’ve often had urges to do that to autism “experts”). And not only do I have that right, but I have the right to choose what means of communication is appropriate for me. If I am unable to speak, I should certainly be given other options. But also (and this is what a lot of people, even those who get that first part, miss) if I am able to speak but it is painful, difficult, and draining, I should also be given and allowed those
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