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How to respond to 'Aren't we all on the spectrum'

Botty

I've had 2 people recently reply to hearing of my diagnosis 'Isn't everyone on the spectrum?'. I've found that quite insulting. No, autistic people will be on a spectrum of traits. Neurotypicals are NOT on the spectrum as far as I am concerened and have no idea of what we deal with.

What do others think? How do you reply to this cliche? 

Parents

  • I hate that. I think a lot of the time it is well intended but I can't deal  with the factually incorrectness. I have the answer in my head I'd like to give but I am not very good at actually using it. I usually don't really respond at all because I don't want an awkward moment but then I get frustrated because I feel like educating them would be better.

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  • I hate that. I think a lot of the time it is well intended but I can't deal  with the factually incorrectness. I have the answer in my head I'd like to give but I am not very good at actually using it. I usually don't really respond at all because I don't want an awkward moment but then I get frustrated because I feel like educating them would be better.

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