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JT

Following on from a comment in another thread...

I do wonder, before 'high-functioning autism' was recognised, if those who were able to sustain their quirkiness without too much difficulty were just seen as creative types or colorful characters. Were they better off without a label, stigma, or endless questions about fitting in, their place in society, or the barriers to work or support?

Because society are way behind pschological diagnosis (which is obviously way behind demand), are we actually in a very difficult sweet spot in history for a highly misunderstood neurodifferences and little to no understanding or real-world accommodations for us?

What do you think?

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  • That is an interesting question. I knew someone who was described by those close as a little odd and had great difficulty when he reached old age. I now believe he was autistic and would have benefitted from an explanation. 

    However I also get the not wanting people to know as most of my work colleagues only know that there are some things I find difficult like socializing in big groups, but that's all. I also have discovered that managing and covering up for difficulties has become harder. I am not sure how I would have coped if I had not worked from home since the pandemic, as many of the things I masked my discomfort with fairly well I would struggle with now. 

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  • That is an interesting question. I knew someone who was described by those close as a little odd and had great difficulty when he reached old age. I now believe he was autistic and would have benefitted from an explanation. 

    However I also get the not wanting people to know as most of my work colleagues only know that there are some things I find difficult like socializing in big groups, but that's all. I also have discovered that managing and covering up for difficulties has become harder. I am not sure how I would have coped if I had not worked from home since the pandemic, as many of the things I masked my discomfort with fairly well I would struggle with now. 

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