--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I would be remiss if I didn't say a…" description: "\"“I would be remiss if I didn't say a little bit about morally conservative autistics. This group of people often seem to get the worst of it when an ar..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c86/thomas-d-taylor-7968_autism_i-would-be-remiss-if-i-didn-t-say-a-litt_1307397.jpg" --- # I would be remiss if I didn't say a little bit about… ![“I would be remiss if I didn't say a little bit about morally conservative autistics. This group of people often seem to get the worst of it when an argument breaks out. Either they are accused of being “rigid in their thinking” (which would be consistent with one of the DSM IV-TR's descriptors for…” quote by Thomas D. Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c86/thomas-d-taylor-7968_autism_i-would-be-remiss-if-i-didn-t-say-a-litt_1307397.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c86/thomas-d-taylor-7968_autism_i-would-be-remiss-if-i-didn-t-say-a-litt_1307397.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c86/thomas-d-taylor-7968_autism_i-would-be-remiss-if-i-didn-t-say-a-litt_1307397.jpg) > ““I would be remiss if I didn't say a little bit about morally conservative autistics. This group of people often seem to get the worst of it when an argument breaks out. Either they are accused of being “rigid in their thinking” (which would be consistent with one of the DSM IV-TR's descriptors for autism, or told that their views are prejudiced, short-sighted, stifling, restrictive, and oppressive. Never”” [Thomas D. Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-d-taylor/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He highlights that morally conservative autistic individuals are often mislabeled as rigid or oppressive, despite nuanced perspectives. **In simple terms:** Autistic conservatives face unfair stereotypes of rigidity. Key Takeaway Recognize diverse moral views within autism, avoid simplistic labels. Themes neurodiversity morality stereotyping communication inclusion Mood analytical empathetic critical Type educational advocacy philosophical When to use this quote - debates - online forums - advocacy work - policy discussions Key Concepts social psychology ethics autism spectrum Questions to Reflect On - How can we foster nuanced discussions with neurodiverse individuals? - What strategies reduce mislabeling in debates? 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