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Autism is a real disability to some,,,,,,, are you such a person ?

aidie

sayings like , "autism is a superpower" or "autism isn't a disability, it is a different ability" worry me sometimes

I feel like this invalidates people who aren't quite comfortable with being Autistic or Autistic people who feel as though their ASD has more negative than positive impacts or those who feel as though their diagnosis has an equal amount of positive and negative effects. 

I understand these sayings have positive intentions and are meant to empower Autistic people, but it just kinda comes off as inspirational stuff to me. Again this is good. 

But two thirds of autistic people are in the mid and severe ends of the spectrum and so will probably never/rarely be in this forum or have their voice/opinions heard.

I am lucky to be the way I am.  But there are days I wish I could swallow a pill and my autism would be gone.

I am equal amounts of positive and negative with shrinking negatives.

But I always think about those who are really suffering on the spectrum.

Do you feel Autism is a real downer for you  ?  how bad is it ? and most importantly ,,,,,,,,,What can be done to help or change things for you?

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  • aidie said:
    But two thirds of autistic people are in the mild and severe ends of the spectrum and so will probably never/rarely be in this forum or have their voice/opinions heard.

    then they will probably have learning disability as a comorbidity that prevents them doing that, it won't be autism that stops them coming on here.  I don't think its a disability (I've had to say this a billion times) we can function perfectly fine if we are allowed to lives our lives how best suits us and not be forced to live in a NT way. Effectively labelling this as a disability is saying "you can't live a NT life, therefore your disabled". An example of something I do think is a disability, ADHD. I don't think its a part of neurodiversity, I don't think someone with ADHD is neurodiverse. They have a disability. No matter how you live your life you need to be able to concentrate long enough on one thing to do anything. Thats a disability and won't change no matter how you live life. Medication is needed in that case.

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    Sorry that quote should read "mid and severe". I have corrected the typo. I'm dyslexic lol.

    there are people whereby their autism is so severe ( low level and/or non-verbal autism ) they cannot communicate  

    They tend to identify someone with low-functioning autism as:

    • Having limited or no spoken language and using technology or picture boards to communicate
    • Looking and sounding different from their neurotypical peers so that their autism is more visually and aurally obvious to the casual observer
    • Less likely to be included in typical classes or activities and more likely to be in a "substantially separate" academic setting  

     

       I read a book by a non-verbal called "Fall down 7 get up 8 times" . Its a great read. Very humbling as to your abilities

    amazon link to this book. But u can get it cheaper here https://www.abebooks.co.uk/

    www.amazon.co.uk/.../1444799088

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  • in reply to NAS71674

    Sorry that quote should read "mid and severe". I have corrected the typo. I'm dyslexic lol.

    there are people whereby their autism is so severe ( low level and/or non-verbal autism ) they cannot communicate  

    They tend to identify someone with low-functioning autism as:

    • Having limited or no spoken language and using technology or picture boards to communicate
    • Looking and sounding different from their neurotypical peers so that their autism is more visually and aurally obvious to the casual observer
    • Less likely to be included in typical classes or activities and more likely to be in a "substantially separate" academic setting  

     

       I read a book by a non-verbal called "Fall down 7 get up 8 times" . Its a great read. Very humbling as to your abilities

    amazon link to this book. But u can get it cheaper here https://www.abebooks.co.uk/

    www.amazon.co.uk/.../1444799088

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