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

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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  • Some evidence that supports the idea that being an autistic person is just being a different type of human being and are perfectly "normal" when in an environment that is suitable for them e.g. with other autistic people. The issues only show up with you try to mix the autistics with the neurotypicals. 

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  • This is the video, I went & watched it! I've shown at least 5 people. This youtube does an amazing blind observational study (I believe) about the differences in rapport between neurotypicals & autists. GREAT VIDEO POST. I had to hunt to find your post to tell you-thankyou!

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  • This is the video, I went & watched it! I've shown at least 5 people. This youtube does an amazing blind observational study (I believe) about the differences in rapport between neurotypicals & autists. GREAT VIDEO POST. I had to hunt to find your post to tell you-thankyou!

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