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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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  • What an interesting thread.  I have just told my mum that I have ASD and at first she couldn’t see it but now she has done her own test and is borderline.  Now I know what to look for I think there are many with at least some traits so the total number is mush higher than 1% 

  • in reply to Paul

    Yeah, that's what I mean about the blurry boarder of the spectrum. My husband would no way qualify for a diagnosis; the social /communication deficit/ difference isn't there, but so much about his thought patterns are very ND and such a creature of habit. And, of course, that is why I'd fall for him.

    There is a big mid ground I think of people with some traits, who for all they are coping just nicely in the NT world, might like a few of the adaptations we benefit from too.

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  • in reply to Paul

    Yeah, that's what I mean about the blurry boarder of the spectrum. My husband would no way qualify for a diagnosis; the social /communication deficit/ difference isn't there, but so much about his thought patterns are very ND and such a creature of habit. And, of course, that is why I'd fall for him.

    There is a big mid ground I think of people with some traits, who for all they are coping just nicely in the NT world, might like a few of the adaptations we benefit from too.

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