You're not "too stupid to be Autistic"

How intelligence as a concept is harming Autistic people

I'm Autistic, amongst various other identity labels, and have spent much of my life being praised for my intellectual ability and ability to communicate ideas and concepts. I have had IQ tests that show me to be in the top percentiles, and find many people respecting the things that I say and do.

For all intents and purposes, the popular discourse would …