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People who don't comply with some societal norm or other are always seen as "weird" or just "quirky" by those who do, especially those who make a huge effort to fit in.
This applies to just about everything, including the behaviours of the neurodivergent.
IMHO, what makes it a problem is that the judgmental takes (i.e. "weird" rather than merely "quirky") are accepted and even condoned in present day society which de facto means the bullying linked to negative judgements against people for being unusual is accepted and even condoned.
PS: To pick up on what others said, having the explanation "Autism" does seem to make it less socially acceptable to be judgemental about it.