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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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  • in reply to aidie
    aidie said:
    but i havent the nerve to ask do u have autism " just in case they dont want anyone

    Would you say "Are you gay?" or "Are you trans?"...

    While I understand the fact that post diagnosis it's like someone suddenly found the 'on' switch for your 'autie-dar' you need to be wary of making what is essentially a clinical diagnosis based on your own amateur (albeit well-informed) understanding.

    My approach is that I'm open about my neuro-atypicality and if someone wants to share with me then that ball is in their court...