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You tell people your child is severely autistic

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OutofSyncGirl · 07/04/2018 00:02

And people assume they are in a wheelchair.

Has this happened to anyone else?!

Someone asked me this a few weeks ago and I was pretty shocked at the ignorance.

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MiaowTheCat · 07/04/2018 09:50

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OutofSyncGirl · 07/04/2018 12:03

Yeah I think until your family is personally affected by disability you never realise how ignorant some people are.

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jaimelannistersgoldenhand · 07/04/2018 20:36

My ds is lactose intolerant but gets offered butter and cheese. 🤦🏻‍♀️

JiltedJohnsJulie · 08/04/2018 10:03

Jaime I was asked at a restaurant recently if my allergy to milk included milk powder Hmm

OutofSync I can understand that being frustrating. Hace you thought of a stock phrase yet for reply?

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