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Diagnosed yesterday

Jessicaaa

Hi, Im Jess and I am 16. Just yesterday I got the results from my ASD assessment and I found out I have high-functioning Autism, which is Aspergers. I dont know how I feel; slightly relieved that it explains how I have been for the past 16 years. I feel embarrassed, as boys in my year are always making jokes about austism, and laugh at it. No one really understood how i feel, but now it all kind of makes sense. I hate change, I find social situations stressful, I obsess with car registration plates. I am nervous to go back to school in case those boys laugh at me. Does anyone have any tips on how to cope wit just being diagnosed? Or what to do about these boys? I just dont feel like I fit in anywhere, and I am scared people will no longer like me with the title "autism". I hope your day has been okx

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  • Hi Jess.  Congrats - you have an explanation for why you are why you are.  More than many neurotypical people have!  

    The boys:

    Walk up to one of them slowly when he's on his own. Say in a confident voice,

    "Hi ---, could I have a quick word please?  I think you have insecurities, but don't worry, I won't let any of the other boys know.  If you could tone down you teasing people a bit you're very likely to get even more respect from others that realise you are more sophisticated that you're letting on.  Thanks, see you around."

    Then do another when you're ready. One by one. : )

    Love the number plates thing - have you seen the I-Spy books - I had the number plate one. With focussing your vision you can turn your 'obession' to all sorts of things and even make it useful, as you've already shown.

    Enjoy your journey.

    jonny

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  • Hi Jess.  Congrats - you have an explanation for why you are why you are.  More than many neurotypical people have!  

    The boys:

    Walk up to one of them slowly when he's on his own. Say in a confident voice,

    "Hi ---, could I have a quick word please?  I think you have insecurities, but don't worry, I won't let any of the other boys know.  If you could tone down you teasing people a bit you're very likely to get even more respect from others that realise you are more sophisticated that you're letting on.  Thanks, see you around."

    Then do another when you're ready. One by one. : )

    Love the number plates thing - have you seen the I-Spy books - I had the number plate one. With focussing your vision you can turn your 'obession' to all sorts of things and even make it useful, as you've already shown.

    Enjoy your journey.

    jonny

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