I have been struggling with this because a lot of people around me use it in this manner when they do something dumb or they act in an awkward way and they’ll be like “oh, that was autistic of me” or “I’ve got the tism” and I always feel so uncomfortable but I also don’t know how to raise it or what to say. I am myself not diagnosed, but I’m pretty sure I am on the spectrum. I was just wondering what you think of it and how you handle it.
Yeah, not great. I think if you understand the difference between what is a disparaging kind of ‘joke’ and something thats actually humorous, then you can just judge this.
“Fucking cringe.” And just walk away. Don’t accept any ‘explanation’ of why it’s funny. Let them become upset by your reaction, if necessary. “Nah, we’re not going to be making fun of disabled people. You’re on your own.”