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Author	geraltsthiccass
Comment	The 1st site that popped up when I searched offered this as an explanation to it "The symbol of a bright, colorful, puzzle piece signifies: Confusion and mystery. A problem that needs to be solved. That autism is a childhood disorder. Something that is missing. Confusion and Mystery The word “puzzle” implies that clear answers are not available, that something is not easily understood. Many autistic people don’t feel comfortable branding their identities with the label of something that the world does not understand. Obviously more needs to be discovered about the autistic condition and ways to make the symptoms less disabling. The puzzle piece reminds people about how little is known and encourages them to participate in and contribute to autism events so that hopefully, with more support, more can be revealed about this confusion condition. However, this symbol also reminds autistic people that they, as people, are confusing, which further alienates them from the rest of society. A Problem That Needs to be Solved This symbol also suggests that, like a puzzle, autism can be viewed as a problem that needs to be solved. This perpetuates the idea that there is something wrong with autistic identity. Many autistics like to make distinctions between speaking negatively about autism itself and speaking negatively about specific symptoms. It’s frustrating and discouraging to live your life as if the world thinks there is something wrong with you (not just one particular thing you are doing, but because of who you are). The Idea That Autism is a Childhood Disorder Some autistics dislike the symbol of a colorful puzzle piece because it appears childish. The bright primary colors and image of a “toy” most commonly associate with children identify autism as a childhood disorder and that attention should be paid to how it affects children. But those children grow up and they still are autistic (with the exceptions of the few who claim to have been “cured”), and not enough media attention is paid to the specific supports that are needed post-childhood. Something That is Missing The jigsaw piece also signifies that something is missing. That autistic people are not whole. That they are less than human. But autistic people don’t believe they have something missing. Again, going through life as if the world thinks you are inferior is wearisome and discouraging"
Reddit Link	https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/isjpwm/rock_n_roll_tattoo_and_piercing_studio/g58ic0k/
Created	Mon 14th Sep 2020 3:53pm
Status	normal ()

The 1st site that popped up when I searched offered this as an explanation to it

"The symbol of a bright, colorful, puzzle piece signifies:

Confusion and mystery.

A problem that needs to be solved.

That autism is a childhood disorder.

Something that is missing.

Confusion and Mystery

The word “puzzle” implies that clear answers are not available, that something is not easily understood. Many autistic people don’t feel comfortable branding their identities with the label of something that the world does not understand. Obviously more needs to be discovered about the autistic condition and ways to make the symptoms less disabling. The puzzle piece reminds people about how little is known and encourages them to participate in and contribute to autism events so that hopefully, with more support, more can be revealed about this confusion condition. However, this symbol also reminds autistic people that they, as people, are confusing, which further alienates them from the rest of society.

A Problem That Needs to be Solved

This symbol also suggests that, like a puzzle, autism can be viewed as a problem that needs to be solved. This perpetuates the idea that there is something wrong with autistic identity. Many autistics like to make distinctions between speaking negatively about autism itself and speaking negatively about specific symptoms. It’s frustrating and discouraging to live your life as if the world thinks there is something wrong with you (not just one particular thing you are doing, but because of who you are).

The Idea That Autism is a Childhood Disorder

Some autistics dislike the symbol of a colorful puzzle piece because it appears childish. The bright primary colors and image of a “toy” most commonly associate with children identify autism as a childhood disorder and that attention should be paid to how it affects children. But those children grow up and they still are autistic (with the exceptions of the few who claim to have been “cured”), and not enough media attention is paid to the specific supports that are needed post-childhood.

Something That is Missing

The jigsaw piece also signifies that something is missing. That autistic people are not whole. That they are less than human. But autistic people don’t believe they have something missing. Again, going through life as if the world thinks you are inferior is wearisome and discouraging"