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“I don’t let autism stop me.” Urgh

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over 5 years ago

I have seen these phrase spoken by on TV by those on the Spectrum. 

Does anyone else feel that this simplistic statement is insulting to those who are limited by their Autism? For example I would like to do things NT’s do but I know my ASD won’t let me.

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  • over 5 years ago

    I'm limited by my ASD in certain situations but I don't have a problem with people saying it. Everyone's experience is subjective in mostly everything. I do however have a problem with the way ASD is being presented in the media mostly nowadays. Everyone with it is being presented as mostly carefree and totally able to cope. This is complete bollocks, again everyones experience is subjective and this should be expressed realistically. If people feel they don't have a problem, fair enough. If people do though, that's fair enough too and should be brought to peoples attention.

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  • over 5 years ago

    I'm limited by my ASD in certain situations but I don't have a problem with people saying it. Everyone's experience is subjective in mostly everything. I do however have a problem with the way ASD is being presented in the media mostly nowadays. Everyone with it is being presented as mostly carefree and totally able to cope. This is complete bollocks, again everyones experience is subjective and this should be expressed realistically. If people feel they don't have a problem, fair enough. If people do though, that's fair enough too and should be brought to peoples attention.

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