Autistic with a formal diagnosis from a clinical psychologist. Here in the UK to achieve this level of infamy your condition has to be to a level which is 'life limiting'. I like to describe autism as a disability where other people change the meaning of what you said, and it's your fault.
@Philth Im in the UK too. Luckily my dr was able to refer me to a private company for diagnosis under the right to choose. It is somewhat limiting but by my age ive figured out ways to make myself more comfortable in this world that was designed for neurotypicals.
@Philth "Other people change the meaning of what you said, and it's your fault" - EXACTLY! Why do they do that? I don't have an answer to that question, but I just think they're insane.
Most people think of neurodiverse as embodying some kind of cognitive deficit. But I think the high end of the bell curve is also the home of some neurodiversity.
For example, people who take naturally to higher math are about 1% of the population, and I don't think their (our) brains approach math the same way as average people.
@ElwoodBlues That's it, encourage the stereotype even further! Most people who have Asperger's Syndrome (or autism) aren't mathematical, or any other kind of, genius. Even though I'm not stupid and know the basics when it comes to calculus, I couldn't figure out what those squiggles in your image mean even if my life depended on it.
@Pambie I said nothing about autism or Aspergers or the spectrum. I'm just saying that the top end of the bell curve may not think the way average people do. I'm saying neurodivergent is not always a deficit; sometimes it's a powerful aptitude.
Yes. I apparently have traits of aspergers/asd. I don't do friends and am hardly social at all outside of work. As to 'flavour', that sort of sounds like asking what my personality type is and I've never cared not tried to figure out what mine with be.
I'm introverted - that's as much as I know. I find dating impossible now (I'm 56) and relationships to me seem like something only other people get to have. Sex - what's that? I've decided I'm both demisexual and sapiosexual. Never figured out anything more.
No, but I'm pretty sure I have Asperger's Syndrome. I haven't been "officially diagnosed", but the weird, irrational and illogical behaviour of approximately 99% of the people I've encountered over the years certainly explains why the world is in the mess that it's in, and if I, or someone like me, were in charge, there would be no stupid wars, no corruption, dishonesty would be a crime, poverty and homelessness non-existent, and the trains would run on time. Gossip wouldn't exist, non-verbal "body language" would be laughed at for being the joke that it is, and no one would give a damn about the Kardashians (or Meghan Markle)!
@Pambie I understand that’s what you think and the term autism is loaded. Best of luck! I work in this field as well as having lived experience Not sure what country you’re in but highly recommend resources here https://www.yellowladybugs.com.au
@Pambie Oh cool me too. Check out yellow lady bugs they are amazing and really on the front line of understanding how autism presents in girls and women as we work on getting the diagnostic criteria updated. The DSM-5 has many outdated terms that will be changed in the next edition
Read the posters question, and answer on my behalf. Because I don't know this stuff and I used one of my three lifelines to help me win the the most helpful award.
@HumanEarth @Kuronekko Yes, you are medically proven neurodivergent. For privacy reasons, I have not revealed his specific reason. Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming!
@Donotfolowme theres a long assessment process that tells you if you are or not. We certainly aren't all neurodiverse. If you're wondering, then perhaps look into it.
@Kuronekko I think that’s a good point as much as I celebrate and love the community life is harder then it needs to be in a lot of ways with NTs typically unwilling to meet us half way. Have you read about the “double empathy paradigm”?
@Notladylike ive just looked it up. I definitely feel as the majority of people just don't understand the concept of autism. Its a huge barrier to get through when you feel you have to explain and sometimes defend yourself to others so that they will even try to understand.
