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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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  • I have found often if I disclose I have Asperger's to a group like a social group I've just joined there will be usually 1 person who is more understanding, 1 person who is more of a ***, and the majority of people simply don't even notice what I said. I haven't decided yet if it is good or not to disclose.

    In due course once trials have been completed and data has been collected, a thorough review will be published and will be accessible to the public.

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  • I have found often if I disclose I have Asperger's to a group like a social group I've just joined there will be usually 1 person who is more understanding, 1 person who is more of a ***, and the majority of people simply don't even notice what I said. I haven't decided yet if it is good or not to disclose.

    In due course once trials have been completed and data has been collected, a thorough review will be published and will be accessible to the public.

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