My earlier reply was a little curt, my furry little friend wanted me to take her for a walk so I obliged her.
I am now 66 years old and a few years ago I was reflecting on some of the difficulties I had faced in my life. Difficulties is an interesting euphemism, isn't it.? I began to suspect I might be autistic. I started to marry up life events with autistic characteristics and found a pattern. Most of the problems I have had revolved around communication difficulties. Along the way I discovered I have alexithymia. My partner and I go back a very long way; over 50 years. I took a few online tests, all off which indicated I am autistic so I decided to pursue a formal diagnosis. I lack the self esteem to self-diagnose.
I spoke to my partner about being autistic and getting a diagnosis and she said "That's the most stupid thing I have ever heard you say."
After a few years wait I received my diagnosis"..meets criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder." I told my partner and she said "Everyone's a bit autistic these days." A few hours later she said "I suppose that makes me a saint, doesn't it?"
In the six months since my diagnosis the "A" word has not been mentioned once.
The original question was: Does your partner understand your autism? I can't honestly say if she understands but I do know there is no acknowledgement.
My earlier reply was a little curt, my furry little friend wanted me to take her for a walk so I obliged her.
I am now 66 years old and a few years ago I was reflecting on some of the difficulties I had faced in my life. Difficulties is an interesting euphemism, isn't it.? I began to suspect I might be autistic. I started to marry up life events with autistic characteristics and found a pattern. Most of the problems I have had revolved around communication difficulties. Along the way I discovered I have alexithymia. My partner and I go back a very long way; over 50 years. I took a few online tests, all off which indicated I am autistic so I decided to pursue a formal diagnosis. I lack the self esteem to self-diagnose.
I spoke to my partner about being autistic and getting a diagnosis and she said "That's the most stupid thing I have ever heard you say."
After a few years wait I received my diagnosis"..meets criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder." I told my partner and she said "Everyone's a bit autistic these days." A few hours later she said "I suppose that makes me a saint, doesn't it?"
In the six months since my diagnosis the "A" word has not been mentioned once.
The original question was: Does your partner understand your autism? I can't honestly say if she understands but I do know there is no acknowledgement.
