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How many of us are there really?

Dawn

The NAS says one in 700,000 or 1% of the population. Of course they can only count the diagnosed.

Thinking about my work team: 2 of us diagnosed and 'loud and proud' about it, one we know, but he doesn't choose to say, one more with kids with a diagnosis and has self diagnosed...out of only 11 of us? 

Not one but two of my ex boyfriends, with whom I am still good friends, have self diagnosed - yup! I see that. Well, they say like attracts like; probably why I'm so fond of them.

We are definately a small minority. If we weren't the world would be catering to us better, but not so small as just 1%, I'm sure. Obviously, I picked my ex-boyfriends, but I didn't pick my colleagues however it turns out I like them. I only had a hand in recruiting one of them.

So, what do we think? How many of us are there really, do you think?

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  •  Considering we are those that ‘think differently’ than the masses, I think we are huge in number. I mean in my family, 2 are self diagnosed, 2 are diagnosed, at least 8 are suspected (mostly now 50+)….I’ve told my ex he is Autistic. It was staring me in the face, and I only just realised. Explains why we got on so well. But also explains why he is so incredibly difficult and naive.

    At work, there are 1-2 diagnosed that I know of, and a handful I suspect and they don’t even realise. All the rest seem to have a sibling or child with Autism or ADHD….
    Actually, this should be a new question.  How many of you can seem to spot Autism or ADHD in others?

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  •  Considering we are those that ‘think differently’ than the masses, I think we are huge in number. I mean in my family, 2 are self diagnosed, 2 are diagnosed, at least 8 are suspected (mostly now 50+)….I’ve told my ex he is Autistic. It was staring me in the face, and I only just realised. Explains why we got on so well. But also explains why he is so incredibly difficult and naive.

    At work, there are 1-2 diagnosed that I know of, and a handful I suspect and they don’t even realise. All the rest seem to have a sibling or child with Autism or ADHD….
    Actually, this should be a new question.  How many of you can seem to spot Autism or ADHD in others?

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