![If Everyone Was A Little Autistic By Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht ND RP When someone says, “Everyone is a little autistic.” Say, “No, not everyone is a little autistic.” If everyone was a little autistic, the world would feel more comfortable for me, for my son, for my friends, and for my wife. People would say what they mean, and they would mean what they say. Lights would be softer, and clothes would not have tags. And socks—oh my lord, socks. Socks would be different; they would not have that little line that rubs against my toes, nor get all scrunched up under my feet. If everyone was a little autistic, I would not need any accommodations, as the world would be made for me. [Illustration of a cute sock with stripes and a strawberry at the top]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZ_5pknXQAAb8bS.png?name=small&format=webp)
ALT If Everyone Was A Little Autistic By Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht ND RP When someone says, “Everyone is a little autistic.” Say, “No, not everyone is a little autistic.” If everyone was a little autistic, the world would feel more comfortable for me, for my son, for my friends, and for my wife. People would say what they mean, and they would mean what they say. Lights would be softer, and clothes would not have tags. And socks—oh my lord, socks. Socks would be different; they would not have that little line that rubs against my toes, nor get all scrunched up under my feet. If everyone was a little autistic, I would not need any accommodations, as the world would be made for me. [Illustration of a cute sock with stripes and a strawberry at the top]

ALT This image is a 19th century cartoon of Budget Day in the House of Commons. In the top left corner the Chancellor, George Goschen is stood at the dispatch box leaning over a chaotic pile of papers. He is wearing traditional suit and old-fashioned spectacles. The caption above his head reads 'Mr Goschen in the thick of it.' He is flanked by two men on either side of him, sat on the frontbench. One is looking on with a faint smile of admiration, the other is looking anxious. In the bottom left corner a group of constituents are depicted sat in the public gallery asking questions to a backbench MP. Another caption reads 'Hon Members' Constituents want to know something of the Land bill! (awkward)'. In the bottom of the picture Samuel Storey, depicted with a long beard, is n waiting to give a speech. In the bottom right William Harcourt is depicted as a large man towering over William Harcourt in a conversation. In the top right, James Bain is stood in the Common chamber wearing a top hat.














