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Looking for analogies

Late discovered mum

Morning all Blush

I’m a couple of years in to my autism diagnosis and finally getting some Counselling to help me try to figure it out. Like so many other here I have imposter syndrome (not just in my diagnosis!). 

I’m constantly questioning what autism is, as every human (and animal) is different and unique. Everyone can have any of the autistic traits. Psychologist wonders if I’m trying to get rid of my diagnosis, which I don’t think I am, but maybe… I don’t think so - I love weird people and I am definitely weird!

Anyway. I was thinking it might be useful to have an analogy I could refer to, to help understand that autism is not a weight over my shoulders, but a superpower, as so many people believe. I thought I’d feel liberated after diagnosis: but think I feel like a victim. 

Ive seen comparisons to Apple v PC, which I like, (and Apple has to be ND not NT!)  but do you have any more analogies? 

Wishing you all a good day. 

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  • Late discovered mum said:
    constantly questioning what autism is, as every human (and animal) is different and unique. Everyone can have any of the autistic traits

    This is correct. I found that the main difference is that the NT mind filters stuff whereas the autistic mind does not. This means we see more details and experience our senses more, but it can cause overload. The book "A field guide to earthlings - an autistic/asperger view of neurotypical behaviour" by Ian Ford helped me understand this.

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  • Late discovered mum said:
    constantly questioning what autism is, as every human (and animal) is different and unique. Everyone can have any of the autistic traits

    This is correct. I found that the main difference is that the NT mind filters stuff whereas the autistic mind does not. This means we see more details and experience our senses more, but it can cause overload. The book "A field guide to earthlings - an autistic/asperger view of neurotypical behaviour" by Ian Ford helped me understand this.

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