to think MN is an anti autism site

I personally think there’s a lot more positivity than negativity on it, you’ll always get the ‘everyone these days’ people, but I don’t think they’re in any form of a majority and I personally have learned a lot and seen a lot of helpful comments on mn re autism. Not loving one of the threads at the mo but it’s one drop in the ocean

I have AuDHD, am the parent of a child with it too, and haven't noticed what you're suggesting. Yep, there are some ignorant dickheads on here, but that's the same with most topics. Most posters are empathetic and kind.

There are some places that aren't suitable for people with uncontrolled, disruptive stimming (such as a theatre performance, concert etc.), and others that aren't really the place to go if you struggle with crowds or queuing (Alton Towers, for example), and people aren't afraid to say so. Is that what bothers you?

It's shit not being able to do everything a neurotypical family can do, but that's disability for you. A quadraplegic is unlikely to get much out of Ninja Warrior, for example.

Disability accommodations are really important, but the key word is 'reasonable'.

I think the total opposite. You can't move for it on MN which I get because it's a parenting site so parents with children on the spectrum are reaching out to others who might be better qualified to help. There are so many threads asking questions along the lines of "are all kids autistic these days?" Or "are some kids just naughty rather than nd?" Etc etc I think MN as a whole is pretty big on SEN kids and those questioning it are usually shot down in flames.

That's not been my experience OP. If anything it's the opposite. If anyone questions it then they get corrected immediately. Judging by the various threads on here there are a LOT of mumsnetters who are ND or have autistic or ADHD children or family members.

I think MN as a forum can have very polarised views, simply due to its sheer size. So anything posted can attract extreme points of view and it has always been fairly hands off moderation wise in this way.

I am neurodivergent and I have seen the threads like the ones you are referring to. I know that on MN I will read some things that offend me in some way or that I really disagree with, including my own and my DCs neurodivergence. In a way, I appreciate that I can come here and be challenged, and read something and think WTF, and have a back and forth about it. I feel like MN is very anti-bubble/echo chamber and I value that.

I would say it is more an issue with attitudes to disability in general than specifically autism.

In fact given there are so many mums here with autistic children I think any attack on autism gets much more defence from posters than other conditions.

Try posting anything about accessibility for physical disability. That’s a real eye opener. Let alone reasonable adjustments or Pip.

Most people are supportive. People will have different opinions but the number of foul posters is a small minority.

I believe I am the OP of one of the posts you are referring too and I have a daughter with autism. I don't understand what you are talking about though. Although this is a harsh and unkind forum regarding many topics, I find people generally very supportive when talking about autism and their experiences.

This isn’t something I’ve noticed, and I’m a Mum of two children with Autism, so it’s usually on my radar.

Can you share some examples please?