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* Do ''not'' call somebody "retarded" or "autistic" just because they're [[Cloudcuckoolander|weird]]. Especially if A) the person actually ''is'' autistic, or B) you're [[I'm Standing Right Here|right next to someone]] who ''is'' autistic. If you're lucky, you'll either be ignored or given a short lecture on actual autism. [[No-Holds-Barred Beatdown|If you're not lucky or keep doing it...]]
** Going a little further on this, don't insist just because someone is a bit quirky that they '''''must''''' have a mental disorder or illness of ''any kind''. One, it's just plain inconsiderate. Two, it really shows that [[Insult Backfire|you know nothing]].
* DO NOT assume someone with autism is naturally aggressive. Frustration is a common trait for pretty much anyone and autistic people are no different. Think about all the times you were ever frustrated. It’s common for people to snap and autistic people aren’t any different there either. [http://www.pbs.org/pov/neurotypical/autism-myths-and-misconceptions.php In fact, someone with autism who resorts to violence makes the news because it’s rare that it does]. Ever heard of people getting upset to the point of violence? Well, this has happened to people who don’t have autism or any other neurological disabilities.
* Don't ever ever ''ever'' tell the mother of a premature baby how she is lucky she doesn't have to deal with crying, sleepless nights or the like. In fact, unless you know first-hand what it's like to have a premature baby, '''''shut up!!!'''''
* Don't tell the parent of a child with ADHD that "ADHD doesn't exist" or their child "just needs some more discipline." If you dare to do this, prepare for a verbal beatdown. Don't tell that to someone who ''has'' ADHD either.
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