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"I’ve stopped saying I ‘have Autism’ – being autistic is brilliant, not a burden"

Steven

'We are not a homogeneous group, and I recognise that a lot of autistic people, particularly the non-verbal community, may have a different lived experience. Learning difficulties and other comorbidities can add an extra complication. But for me there are plenty of positives associated with being autistic, which is why language is so important.'

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www.theguardian.com/.../autism-autistic-positive-neurodiversity

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  • I am officially diagnosed with ASD(Asperger's) & schizophrenia. I 'm definitely not one of the 'being autistic is brilliant' crowd. For me both the ASD and schizophrenia are disabilities. I have no friends, and reached pension without ever having a paid job. I  fell between 2 stools. On one hand not up to  the pressure  of a white collar job. On the other hand lacking the manual and practical skills to do a blue collar job to a satisfactory level of competence.

    The ASD and schizophrenia  have resulted in my drifting downwards socially. I need quite a lot of practical support to lead a rather basic lifestyle. I'm intelligent in ways that don't matter, and unintelligent in ways that do.

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  • I am officially diagnosed with ASD(Asperger's) & schizophrenia. I 'm definitely not one of the 'being autistic is brilliant' crowd. For me both the ASD and schizophrenia are disabilities. I have no friends, and reached pension without ever having a paid job. I  fell between 2 stools. On one hand not up to  the pressure  of a white collar job. On the other hand lacking the manual and practical skills to do a blue collar job to a satisfactory level of competence.

    The ASD and schizophrenia  have resulted in my drifting downwards socially. I need quite a lot of practical support to lead a rather basic lifestyle. I'm intelligent in ways that don't matter, and unintelligent in ways that do.

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