Fondly referred to as “peer review.”
I’ve had strangers clock me in five seconds and neurotypical family members question my diagnosis. This tracks
very relatable. especially after my “neurotypical” friends started getting diagnoses. there’s nothing quite as simultaneously affirming and alienating as realizing all your friends are ALSO autismos!
Autistic people naturally come together. I suppose it is due to human nature and the desire to be around people like us.
Not relatable. I’ve never had anyone tell me that they thought I wasn’t.
I envy you.
I’m sorry. It might be quite a privileged position indeed. My bad.
No need to apologize. Everyone has their own strengths. I’m fortunate in that I’m the stereotypical, “great with math,” type. I’m in the sciences, and lack of social awareness isn’t as harshly judged in the sciences as it is in most other domains.
I always wondered why some would choose to identity as Autistic. They seem fine on the outside and don’t give off Autistic vibes when around others. I suppose it is more about being true to yourself.
Hey, at least they think you’re hot?
My wife thinks I am!
My personal opinion is that you shouldn’t go around telling people you are Autistic. More often than not it is effectively an excuse. It doesn’t help you fit in more and it can end up being an excuse to be lazy. Drop your mask if you want but don’t tell people it is because you are Autistic.
This is just my personal belief. You are welcome to disagree.
I kinda hate this opinion, honestly. Yes, yes it is a fucking excuse, just as missing a leg is a pretty valid excuse for not doing jumping jacks.
I know we like to say that autism is a sidegrade and not a disability, but part of that sidegrade is effectively a disability and everyone needs to just accept that fact and stop acting as if people with autism should just ignore it.
We have autism, we have special needs, no it’s not an excuse to be an asshole but it’s a perfectly valid reason to say “hey i have autism so i just can’t eat at this loud restaurant, sorry”.
You don’t need to tell everyone you meet that you have autism, but you should tell anyone you’re going to be spending an extended amount of time with, and you should use it to explain why you might need to do something that seems strange or can be interpreted as rude.
Honestly just wearing a cap that says “please be patient i have autism” appeals to me more every day, it’s a passive and unobtrusive way of informing people.I personally don’t feel that I need to justify my actions to others. However, I get why some people will disagree with this.
Yeah, I’m on your team. I told my close friends, my manager and close family.
