Communication is an adventure
Grab a map, have a look around, enjoy the journey, and... don't feed the animals!
Autistic people often communicate in ways that are different from non-autistic people. Accepting autistic people also means accepting, understanding, and embracing all the ways in which autistic people communicate.
Many autistic people use AAC as their primary mode of communication, and others use AAC when needed. Even more of them could benefit from integrating AAC in their lives.
Grab a map, have a look around, enjoy the journey, and... don't feed the animals!