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Presuming Competence: A Neuro-Affirming Reframe To Support Autistic People
When “presume competence” is applied without a neuro-affirming lens, it can become a harmful, ableist expectation
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When “presume competence” is applied without a neuro-affirming lens, it can become a harmful, ableist expectation
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