The World of Acceptance

Imagine a world where most of the inhabitants are autistic. Children and adults alike build a society free of stigma, discrimination, and superficial relationships. Their world is founded on mutual understanding, patience, and acceptance, regardless of language, culture, skin color, or gender.

Here, people do not hide their emotions or fear being misunderstood. Instead of noisy parties and formal gatherings, they choose warm evenings with loved ones or engaging in solitary, meaningful activities. Communication is intentional: there are no small talk or veiled hints. Honesty and directness are valued above all.

This world is not perfect. Not all autistic individuals are the same, and finding common ground can sometimes be challenging. Yet, this society thrives, using each person's unique abilities as the foundation for collaboration and opening new horizons.

In this society, neurotypical individuals are the minority. They are met with care and understanding. Aware that direct communication and clear rules might be difficult for them, autistic individuals create special comfort zones.

These spaces are equipped with soundproofing, dim lighting, and interactive elements, ensuring that neurotypical people feel cozy and safe. Schools offer programs tailored to their learning and communication styles. Autistic teachers, with exceptional attentiveness, help them develop the skills needed to navigate this world.

In the autistic world, art plays a vital role. It is not just pleasing to the eye but serves as a means of expressing ideas and emotions. Galleries and theaters are filled with works that touch the soul. Music, paintings, sculptures — all are imbued with meaning that is easy to grasp if one listens or observes carefully.

Technology serves as a tool to connect people. Virtual spaces help overcome the barriers of time and distance, allowing everyone to express themselves and find like-minded individuals.

There is no conflict between autistic and neurotypical individuals. Instead, both worlds learn to coexist, recognizing their differences and turning them into opportunities for growth. Autistic individuals do not aim to change neurotypical people, and neurotypical people do not try to "cure" autism. Together, they create a space where everyone can simply be themselves.

Ava, a young artist with an extraordinary talent for creating multimedia paintings, visited a neurotypical comfort zone for the first time and met Lewis — a writer who believed he struggled to understand autistic people. Their conversation began with awkward pauses and misunderstandings.

But Ava, instead of masking her straightforwardness, sincerely asked:
"Why do you feel out of place?"

Lewis, smiling sheepishly, replied:
"It's all... too quiet here. I'm used to noise and quick reactions."

Ava paused to think. Rather than explaining, she took his hand and led him to her artwork — a massive dynamic projection where vibrant colors shifted in rhythm with his pulse. Lewis stood still, captivated. He realized that the world he had found alien could be so multifaceted that it even had space for his emotions.

This world is not just a utopia. It is a dream of harmony, where everyone is valued for who they are.

05.11.2017, 16:36