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What defines your autism?

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over 1 year ago

There's another question that sprang to mind this morning.

What defines your autism?

I have noticed that most of the posts on the forum appear to be about our vulnerabilities.

So, is our autism defined by our vulnerabilities?

Certainly the sensitivities and communication difficulties can make us more vulnerable to stress and isolation.

Any positives anyone?

I'm still thinking about that one.

There is a lot of food for thought once we have obtained recognition either personally or professionally.

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  • over 1 year ago

    For me it’s being able to think ‘outside the box,’ and have a different view on something. I was taken to the village pub last night and watched the groups of people interacting with each other, it’s quite interesting to watch. Their little faces light up when a comment is made and then they seem to laugh in a similar way to an American sitcom when someone has done nothing and canned laughter is added. I don’t ever want to be ‘normal’. We are amazing!

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  • over 1 year ago

    For me it’s being able to think ‘outside the box,’ and have a different view on something. I was taken to the village pub last night and watched the groups of people interacting with each other, it’s quite interesting to watch. Their little faces light up when a comment is made and then they seem to laugh in a similar way to an American sitcom when someone has done nothing and canned laughter is added. I don’t ever want to be ‘normal’. We are amazing!

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