Left of Normal Episode 121 - Should you Ask Someone if They’re Autistic?

Many people wonder if it's okay to ask someone if they're autistic.  So, I decided to tackle this question and take a look at motives, reasons, and methods of asking. Today, I'll share some of the tips how you can approach the subject, and some of the reasons why you might not want to go there.  I'll lay it all out there on how I would feel if you asked if I was autistic today, 10 years ago, or 20 years ago. I'll let you in on a secret: there's nothing wrong with wondering if someone is Left of Normal.  Often there's nothing wrong with asking.  Most people will mess up the approach though.