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Hello everyone,

I have a question for the community. As someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), I have noticed that people with ASD often don't stand up for themselves like other minorities do. I wonder why this is the case?

We see people from other minorities fighting for their rights, making their voices heard, and advocating for themselves. However, I feel that this is not the case for individuals with ASD. We often keep to ourselves, avoid conflict, and are generally less assertive.

I believe that it is important for people with ASD to stand up for themselves and to advocate for their rights. This is not only important for our own well-being, but also for the betterment of society as a whole. We can't expect change to happen if we don't speak up take action that inpacts the system which keeps us in these chains ?

So, why do you think people with ASD don't stand up for themselves like other minorities? And what can we do to change this? I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this topic.

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  • Christ, just look at the faint, throwaway praise in this quote from a book titled 'The Science of Evil'; and what place has a discussion of Autism in a book with that title and subject-matter?:

    'Whilst even adults with Asperger Syndrome may have difficulties figuring out why someone else's remark was considered funny, or why their own remark was considered rude, or may judge others as liars when they simply are inconsistent in not doing what they said they would do, they may nevertheless have a highly developed emotional empathy, caring about how someone feels and not wanting to hurt them. If they do hurt them it is often unintentional and they feel mortified when it is pointed out, and want to rectify this. In this respect, they do have some of the components of empathy.'

    Besides, despite all this, some of the quoted sentences unwittingly imply that there's hardly any difference between neurotypicals and autists regarding empathy.

  • in reply to Steven

    Hi Steven.  Missed you over the w/e.....and I just noted that s.o.b. called Sam feels similar too.

    I hope we know each other well enough for me to say this without causing you upset or concern..I just think it is interesting and worth pointing out that I most sincerely don't understand why that extract incenses you so.  I read it and perceive it very benignly personally.  I find this difference in our perception very interesting.

    Generally, we seem to share many commonalities.....but I don't take any offence from those words in the context they were presented.

     I hope we can "Vive la difference" and "entente cordiale" on this point......and I only mention it because I find it interesting.

    Nice to see you back in the pages.....I won't be around much this week....feel the need to cut my time here!

  • in reply to Deleted User

    Hi, Number. Slight smile

    Thanks for your very considerate and diplomatic response. My problem is that I've perhaps read too much about the more negative history of 'mind doctors' and this undoubtedly colours my opinions regarding the treatment of Autism. Just as with news coverage, those books don't often focus on 'good news' i.e. the many success stories. So, while I can't help but be worried about how we're perceived and treated, unfortunately I cannot claim objectivity. My alarm is genuine though.

  • in reply to Steven

    Oh, I know you are a very genuine soul indeed....I wouldn't bother highlighting my equally genuine "pure interest" in the difference between us on that writing if I wasn't 100% sure you meant it......that would make this whole matter entirely uninteresting!.  ....  ..... but the more I write about it here, the less interested I feel. .. . .must .. .   RE. .   T u.  R n. ..........2......w -,._'..o ...--- rK

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  • in reply to Steven

    Oh, I know you are a very genuine soul indeed....I wouldn't bother highlighting my equally genuine "pure interest" in the difference between us on that writing if I wasn't 100% sure you meant it......that would make this whole matter entirely uninteresting!.  ....  ..... but the more I write about it here, the less interested I feel. .. . .must .. .   RE. .   T u.  R n. ..........2......w -,._'..o ...--- rK

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