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Telling people I am autistic

Magnolia1

Is it wrong that I enjoy telling people I am autistic ? There is a small part of me that likes the special attention. 

I have had to tell both my dentist and my doctor as I have had meltdowns in both places. (They should really read their notes and know) My N A S therapist is going to write to them. 

I am proud of my new identity (got diagnosed at 40 in March this year) I love that it explains my behaviour and I seem to have developed an autism radar in spotting others with it. 

Sorry this group coherent thread, just wondered if anyone else felt them same. 

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    As I mentioned on another thread, I have a number of ‘Kiss My Aspergers’ T-shirts that I wear. So, I suppose  I do, in a way, tell people I am autistic.

    I haven’t hidden my diagnosis from any family or friends, even those I suspected would react negatively with antipathy or prejudice. It’s not a shameful secret. I’m not looking for special attention, just acceptance of my right to exist without hindrance or prejudgement.

    I accept that, as a 63 year old male, this may be an easier position for me to adopt than it is for others. And I also accept that others may wish their diagnosis to remain unidentified.

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  • Former Member
    Former Member

    As I mentioned on another thread, I have a number of ‘Kiss My Aspergers’ T-shirts that I wear. So, I suppose  I do, in a way, tell people I am autistic.

    I haven’t hidden my diagnosis from any family or friends, even those I suspected would react negatively with antipathy or prejudice. It’s not a shameful secret. I’m not looking for special attention, just acceptance of my right to exist without hindrance or prejudgement.

    I accept that, as a 63 year old male, this may be an easier position for me to adopt than it is for others. And I also accept that others may wish their diagnosis to remain unidentified.

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