# **AUTISM RESPECT** **[Verse 1]** My mind may work a different way, I may need more time to find what to say. I might need quiet when the world gets loud, I might stand apart from the busy crowd. Don’t call me rude because I need some space, Don’t judge my feelings by the look on my face. I still have a voice, I still have a choice, So listen to my words and respect my voice. **[Pre-Chorus]** Different doesn’t mean less, All I’m asking for is respect. **[Chorus]** Respect my autism, respect who I am, Don’t force me to fit somebody else’s plan. Hear my “no,” respect my space, Give me patience, kindness, time and grace. I don’t need fixing, I need you to see That being autistic is part of me. Respect—that’s all I need. **[Verse 2]** I may flap my hands, I may rock or pace, I may avoid looking straight at your face. I may love routines that help me feel secure, And sudden changes can be hard to endure. Some sounds feel sharper, some lights feel bright, Some days the whole world feels turned up too high. Give me room to regulate, give me time to breathe, You don’t have to understand everything to believe me. **[Pre-Chorus]** A little patience, a little care, Can make the world feel safer to share. **[Chorus]** Respect my autism, respect who I am, Don’t force me to fit somebody else’s plan. Hear my “no,” respect my space, Give me patience, kindness, time and grace. I don’t need fixing, I need you to see That being autistic is part of me. Respect—that’s all I need. **[Bridge]** Respect my stimming. Respect my pace. Respect my boundaries. Respect my space. Respect my silence. Respect my voice. Support should never take away my choice. If I need a break, let me step away. If I communicate differently, hear what I say. Acceptance means seeing the whole of me— Not who you think I’m supposed to be. **[Final Chorus]** Respect my autism, respect who I am, Walk beside me—don’t control who I am. Hear my “no,” respect my space, Let understanding take judgment’s place. We don’t have to think the same, We don’t have to always agree, But every autistic person deserves Respect and dignity. Give respect. Choose acceptance. Let every voice be heard. Sometimes kindness starts with listening Before you say a word. **[Outro]** Respect my heart. Respect my mind. Respect my needs. And please be kind. I am autistic. I am me. And I deserve Respect and dignity.
