The phrase “but you don’t look autistic” presupposes autism as an “other,” ostracizing autistic people from the conversation and discounting the community’s diverse lived experiences. So how do we respond to anti-autistic microaggressions, and what can we do to foster a sense of belonging through inclusive language?

To help us unpack this loaded question, Brave Conversations with LCW Host Larry Baker (he/him) is joined by Lead Consultant and Founder of Truly Inclusive Leadership Becca Lory Hector (she/her), who shares her lived experience as an openly Autistic Professional on a mission to close the disability gap in leadership.