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Is discussing what it is like to be Autistic with Neurotypical people an exercise in futility?

Edearl

Good Morning Everybody,

I have read all the threads posted recently with great interest, and one of the most consistent themes is the frustration and a lack of understanding of fundamental concepts of what it is like to be Autistic.

For context, I am forty-two and was diagnosed with an ASC a little of over a year ago, after an eight-year battle with so-called “experts”; and I have had a lifetime of Autistic related issues which went undiagnosed – my school reports are great inspirational comedy in hindsight.

Since receiving my diagnosis my experiences have been confusing at best and at times disgraceful and frankly insulting. I would be fascinated to hear people’s opinions, experiences and general feedback.

Thank you all for your time. 

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    The behaviour team where I work have had their eyes opened a bit by my recent travails, and the impact of it all.  I had to pull up the Behaviour Manager when she started down the old 'normalising' track with 'Lots of people get bullied at work, so you're not alone.'  Yes.  But lots of people aren't autistic.  In fact, most people aren't!

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