Inappropriate Questions

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Is it okay to ask an autistic person “Are you sure?”

Autistic people are sometimes met with skepticism when they tell someone they’re autistic, especially when they don’t match others’ assumptions of what autism is. Harv and Elena speak to TikToker Jam about how they realized they’re autistic, some of the challenges they face, and how getting a diagnosis isn’t accessible to everyone. Disability studies scholar Sara Acevedo talks about some of the reasons people ask this and debunks common stereotypes about autistic people. Connect with our guest below: Jam: Tw: @2jam4u IG:@2jam4u TikTok: @2jam4u Follow us! Twitter: @IQ_Podcast Instagram: @IQ_Podcast For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/inappropriate-questions-transcripts-listen-1.6740372

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  Inappropriate Questions Introduces: Tested

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  Answering your questions and looking back on Season 3

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  Is “What are you going to do now?” good small talk?

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  Should we ask “Where are they now?” about former child actors?

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  Is it okay to ask formerly incarcerated people “Why did you do it?”

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  Is it helpful to ask a blind person “Do you need help?”

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  Should I ask someone with depression/anxiety “Have you tried _____?”

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  Can I ask a sex worker “What was your worst experience?”

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  Should I ask someone “Why are you single?”

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  Can I ask a Black friend “How can I do better?”

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  (Re-release) “Why don’t you drink?”

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  Is it okay to ask an adoptee “Do you know your real parents?”

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  Introducing: Telling Our Twisted Histories

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  Can I ask a polyamorous person “Do you get jealous?”

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  Should I ask my coworker “How much do you make?”