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What do you wish NTs knew about us?

Miss Understood

And what do you wish they would stop doing/saying?

I wish they knew that we aren’t all like Sheldon Cooper from The Big Bang Theory. I wish they would stop saying things like “everyone is a little bit autistic” as it effectively (if not intentionally) downplays the struggles we face on a daily basis. 

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  • in reply to Tina

    Absolutely true! I remember from my previous job, around 8 years ago, long before my discovery journey I had colleague at work, he confessed to me and few others that he is autistic. I was the only one who really liked spending break with him. Others made fun of him and then of me as well as they saw I spend time with him. I preferred listening about his special interest (Japanese) instead of having to deal with NT’s small talk and their weird body language. Now I know why! And I love spending time here on this site! Almost all people who I got closer to were neurodivergent, I always felt more comfortable with them. 

  • in reply to Tina

    Have you found an autistic group to join and feel accepted?