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ASD diagnosis (reactions from those around you)

RuthTaylor

Hello All,

I got diagnosed with Aspergers earlier this month and have been surprised by people's reactions to my diagnosis (not that I've told a lot of people but close friends, family, employer and a few medical professionals) and these are the responses that I've had:

  • You don't look autistic
  • Oh no I'm sorry to hear that
  • You don't act autistic
  • Don't people get diagnosed as children (A Pharmacist said this)
  • You seem normal to me
  • Oh but you're intelligent (My dad)
  • Is that a learning disability (My dad)
  • I've never seen you being violent or screaming

Just wondered what responses you got from those around you when you told them that you were diagnosed with ASD?

Thanks 

Ruth 

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  • I found that no one I mentioned it to before the diagnosis or told afterwards believed it and still don't (apart from my two daughters, who absolutely do). So, either my diagnosis was incorrect, I'm a fantastic masker, or those around me can't see it for whatever reason(s).

    One friend said "no you're not", another said "everyone's a bit autistic" and my family haven't really entertained the idea of me having Asperger's.

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  • I found that no one I mentioned it to before the diagnosis or told afterwards believed it and still don't (apart from my two daughters, who absolutely do). So, either my diagnosis was incorrect, I'm a fantastic masker, or those around me can't see it for whatever reason(s).

    One friend said "no you're not", another said "everyone's a bit autistic" and my family haven't really entertained the idea of me having Asperger's.

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