There are still many myths and misconceptions about autism. Here are ten reasons why I don’t fit the popular stereotype of an autistic person:

1. I have two x chromosomes.
2. I’m over twelve years old.
3. I need a calculator to do big sums.
4. I don’t know my Bluetooth from my Blu Ray. (Seriously, is there a difference?)
5. I look nothing like Dustin Hoffman.
6. The closest thing I have to a ‘superpower’ is the ability to forget your name while I’m still talking to you.
7. I’ve never caught a serial killer.
8. I’ve never been a serial killer.
9. I’ve never (willingly) watched Firefly.
10. I am not a horrible person.

Glad we had this talk.