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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? 

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  • in reply to ArchaeC

    I guess that we are on a three dimensional spectrum with every trait having its own point on the map, and since these can change with age then technically it is a four dimentional spectrum.

    Noodle baking stuff!

  • in reply to Iain

    Pleased to see you here - still.  [Thumbs up emoji]  I still don't agree with much of your style & content.....but I know that you are measured, sound, honest, clear and straightforward = my type of people.....fwiw.

    Kind regards,

    Me.

  • in reply to Iain

    I am pleased that me "peeping up" here, was meaningful and supportive to you at this time = that was my sole intent.

    There can be no doubt (in my opinion) that you invest time and effort to enhance and maintain this COMMUNITY - not just with the "standardised advice" (that you and others provide so readily, that I [personally] dislike so much), but also with some carefully framed / worded "interesting" OP's / threads.

    I applaud you for your efforts - especially because your detractors never seem to have the "bottle" to even try!

    Aren't we all Autists here?  Tolerant?  Appreciative of 'difference'?  Can readily extend 'Reasonable allowances'?  Will identify, respect and acknowledge effort? Let "things" go?  Wish to discuss interesting things?

    I've seen you "shot down" too many times.  It has always been "unfair" in my opinion, and sometimes libellous, in my opinion.  I'm certainly not your greatest advocate, but your repeated mistreatment / attacks without 3rd-party parries, prompts me to action here and now.  Please consider this post, a parry, in your defence.

    Warm regards to you

    Number.

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  • in reply to Iain

    I am pleased that me "peeping up" here, was meaningful and supportive to you at this time = that was my sole intent.

    There can be no doubt (in my opinion) that you invest time and effort to enhance and maintain this COMMUNITY - not just with the "standardised advice" (that you and others provide so readily, that I [personally] dislike so much), but also with some carefully framed / worded "interesting" OP's / threads.

    I applaud you for your efforts - especially because your detractors never seem to have the "bottle" to even try!

    Aren't we all Autists here?  Tolerant?  Appreciative of 'difference'?  Can readily extend 'Reasonable allowances'?  Will identify, respect and acknowledge effort? Let "things" go?  Wish to discuss interesting things?

    I've seen you "shot down" too many times.  It has always been "unfair" in my opinion, and sometimes libellous, in my opinion.  I'm certainly not your greatest advocate, but your repeated mistreatment / attacks without 3rd-party parries, prompts me to action here and now.  Please consider this post, a parry, in your defence.

    Warm regards to you

    Number.

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