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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In general, people have an unconscious bias against autism. I would not disclose this diagnosis when applying for admission. I say this as a parent of an autistic child.[/quote]

Yes- the harsh replies here confirm that.[/quote]

AO here again, with fka-Aspergers diagnosis myself.  Do not disclose autism before admission.  It’s far too risky.  Do feel free to disclose how your child has assisted other autistics, that’s fine and very nice.  But don’t out your child unless you’re 100% sure he’ll get in anyway (like, you have a named building or endowed chair).  That’s not to say it never works, but it is RISKY and the neurodivergence awareness/insight essays are overdone.  I pass on every single one.  They read like lazy ChatGPT.  [/quote]

You pass on every one? Are autistic students not allowed to bring their authentic selves to their essays?

I agree with you and have advised my smart, autistic student not to write about this important aspect of their identity. They understand why which is sad.

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I am bummed out that autistic kids can't "out" themselves as the note above states without worrying that it will ruin their opportunities.  But what is really sad is the AO who herself has ASD has drawn such a firm line against it. [/quote]

Exactly. Austistic AO sounds like an a$$hole denying the validity of the struggle for those with autism while lapping up all the other diversity essays. [/quote]

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