Introduction

One factor often ignored by those analysing autism is the inherent humiliation that is associated with autism. Humiliation is a factor, that unlike other aspects of autism, is worse the intelligence and function of the autistic individual. Intelligence allows the person to perceive their failings, but not to remedy them, resulting in humiliation and shame.

This article will discuss some of the humiliations of autism and why autism essentially means either completely avoiding other people or embarrassing oneself in public on a regular basis.

Sexual Humiliation

In a previous article, I discussed incels and how the incel phenomenon is inherently linked to autism. Autism leads to consistent sexual rejection and frustration.

This aspect of autism involves the obvious, such as attempting sexual approach and inevitability being rejected (because the attempt is always going to show autistic failings, such as poor eye contact, inappropriate comments, etc).

There is also a deeper level to this humiliation. That is the humiliation of never being perceived as sexually desirable and a viable partner. It is beyond the humiliation of an individual rejection.

Nothing can be done about this. Obviously you cannot compel people to find you sexually desirable or want to date you. Thus the only option left is constant burning shame.

Meltdowns

Imagine an adult having a full blown 2 year old style tantrum. That’s what meltdown looks like.

Now imagine having these in public in front of a bunch of people, screaming and crying, etc. Then imagine having to see the people you did this in front of again ever. I have been thrown out of two group therapy groups for doing this, by the way.

Not to mention you have to be aware of this happening at any time. I’ve never done this at work, for example, but it is always a possibility that you could and then get fired.

Which leads us on to…

Unemployment

As explained in previous articles, autistics have an extremely high unemployment rate. Even the intelligent ones. This causes high levels of humiliation as it is embarrassing to never be able to contribute to your family.

Social Incompetence

Not being able to relate to and understand other people also leads to humiliation. This happens when inevitably you say the incorrect thing and everyone else judges you for it. If you are intelligent you always realise after the fact you have said something stupid and then you burn up with humiliation.

Immature Obsessive Interests

Autistic ‘special interests’ are often in childish things, for example obsessing over video games or children’s toys. This again can be embarrassing.

Gait Disturbances

Autism can involve elements of ataxia and poor motor control. For example, I have issues where I still walk on tip toes particularly on my left leg and I have had problems trying to correct this. When I was at school one of my teachers even criticised me for it in drama class. Also there is a high risk of falling flat on your face and tripping over your own feet.

Conclusion

The daily humiliation associated with autism is a factor ignored by all of those in the neurodiversity movement and pro vaccinationists.