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Telling people about my autism

Rainbowgirl
over 1 year ago

Hi 

I was wondering who do I tell about my autism?  My family and some friends know but I am afraid to tell other friends as I feel I don't need to talk about it all time but I feel some people would understand me better if they knew. Especially because of some my behaviour such as repetition, masking and lack of patience, not being touched   

Rainbowgirl 

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hello Rainbowgirl,

    I've not told anyone about my autism, I've thought about it many times but  have always hesitated .....and then changed my mind.

    My diagnosis means a great deal to me..... but what will it mean to others? ? ?

    There are some good books on autism (written by fellow autists rather than by 'experts') and I've  gained much from them, sometimes reading them twice.

    But will I ever disclose?   Well, for now I'm playing it by ear.....  cautiously.

    Ben

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hello Rainbowgirl,

    I've not told anyone about my autism, I've thought about it many times but  have always hesitated .....and then changed my mind.

    My diagnosis means a great deal to me..... but what will it mean to others? ? ?

    There are some good books on autism (written by fellow autists rather than by 'experts') and I've  gained much from them, sometimes reading them twice.

    But will I ever disclose?   Well, for now I'm playing it by ear.....  cautiously.

    Ben

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