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Welcome :)

My sister doesn't like talking about it either. She's generally a very talkative person, and is the centre of attention most times, but when I bring this up, she goes all quiet. She too wasn't willing to believe in my self-diagnoses, as she believed I appeared too normal. I think some people are not too comfortable with the idea, and don't understand what ASD is at all; not just regular people, professionals too.
 
Vanilla said:
Welcome :)

My sister doesn't like talking about it either. She's generally a very talkative person, and is the centre of attention most times, but when I bring this up, she goes all quiet. She too wasn't willing to believe in my self-diagnoses, as she believed I appeared too normal. I think some people are not too comfortable with the idea, and don't understand what ASD is at all; not just regular people, professionals too.
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I've heard even professionals say that it's not fully understood, but if it was..I don't know how I would feel about that. However...I've had friends point out things that I do and I can't help it.
 
Dinotector said:
I've heard even professionals say that it's not fully understood, but if it was..I don't know how I would feel about that. However...I've had friends point out things that I do and I can't help it.
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Yeah, sometimes you may find yourself stuck between two labels; not weird enough for others to seriously consider AS, but still odd, in that they feel the need to point out cues, and social norms, which you are apparently missing. Usually the only reason they won't accept the label, is because they are unaware/ unwilling to accept that a person on the spectrum can possess intelligence.
 
Vanilla said:
Yeah, sometimes you may find yourself stuck between two labels; not weird enough for others to seriously consider AS, but still odd, in that they feel the need to point out cues, and social norms, which you are apparently missing. Usually the only reason they won't accept the label, is because they are unaware/ unwilling to accept that a person on the spectrum can possess intelligence.
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Well actually, I have a friend whose brother has AS and she asks all the time if I have it. Then she tells people to shut up for making fun because of it.
 
Vanilla said:
Welcome :)

My sister doesn't like talking about it either. She's generally a very talkative person, and is the centre of attention most times, but when I bring this up, she goes all quiet. She too wasn't willing to believe in my self-diagnoses, as she believed I appeared too normal. I think some people are not too comfortable with the idea, and don't understand what ASD is at all; not just regular people, professionals too.
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Sounds somewhat like my NT cousin. We get along pretty well on most things, as long as it doesn't involve any of my obsessions or my self-diagnosed autism. She doesn't want to discuss those subjects. Yeah, you're not alone on that Dinotector.
 
Judge said:
Sounds somewhat like my NT cousin. We get along pretty well on most things, as long as it doesn't involve any of my obsessions or my self-diagnosed autism. She doesn't want to discuss those subjects. Yeah, you're not alone on that Dinotector.
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Is it just because...it's different and when they think of ASD they think of low functioning who have a hard Tim even talking to anyone? I know that's what my counselor thinks...
 
Dinotector said:
Is it just because...it's different and when they think of ASD they think of low functioning who have a hard Tim even talking to anyone? I know that's what my counselor thinks...
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Yes, when most people think of ASD, they imagine low-functioning, or classic Autism. They don't realise that you can be on the spectrum, while also appearing "normal" to them.
 
Vanilla said:
Yes, when most people think of ASD, they imagine low-functioning, or classic Autism. They don't realise that you can be on the spectrum, while also appearing "normal" to them.
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Or they just think you have behavioral issues. I know my friend's mom always yells at me because I'm being rude or because I get upset easily, but then she gets even more angry because I cover my ears and close my eyes to calm down because if I rage she just gets worse....
 
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