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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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  • Ruth, my diagnosis was for my peace of mind, I don't tell anyone.

    It is surprising just how much better I now feel about myself.  Assessed nearly two years ago, I  look back across my life (nearly seventy years) and now understand so much better just who Ben is.  Ancient angst resolves as knowledge brings understanding, and I'm still learning. Of course, not everything can be put down to ASD, but I'm gradually making sense of it all.

    Ben

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  • Ruth, my diagnosis was for my peace of mind, I don't tell anyone.

    It is surprising just how much better I now feel about myself.  Assessed nearly two years ago, I  look back across my life (nearly seventy years) and now understand so much better just who Ben is.  Ancient angst resolves as knowledge brings understanding, and I'm still learning. Of course, not everything can be put down to ASD, but I'm gradually making sense of it all.

    Ben

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