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Just so everyone is clear: the defining trait of being on the autism spectrum is an inability to instinctively infer non-verbal social ques from other people. While it is true that levels of severity differs for those on the varying degrees on the spectrum and the more severe a case the more likely they are to come off as rude or abrasive, it is important to remember that it is not out of malice, but rather a lack of instinctual understanding of when certain lines may be crossed.
Autism is not an excuse to behave like a complete asshole, and to infer otherwise is an insult to the millions of people on the spectrum who are perfectly capable of etiquette and manners, and desire to be friendly and welcoming to others.
Autism is not an excuse to reject any attempt to correct your behaviour and to infer otherwise is an insult to the millions of people on the spectrum who make an active effort to use logical inference and observation to fill the gaps left by their lack of social instinct, making a concerted effort to at least try to avoid causing unintended abrasiveness and offence.
Autism is not a lack of empathy for others, that is what we call psychopathy. To infer otherwise is a grievous fucking insult to literally everyone on the spectrum who does in fact, value the emotional states of those around them and care deeply for their loved ones, regardless of whether or not they are good at showing it in a traditional sense.