Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all, I'm a Music Therapist working for the NHS and am Chief Editor of a book called "A Spectrum of Approaches: Music Therapy and Autism Across the Lifespan." I'm writing a chapter on the idea of seeing autism in cultural terms, not just diagnostic and would love contributions from people on the spectrum and their families and carers. Is there such as thing as "autistic culture" as separate from "neurotypical"? How is this manifest in terms of self-identity, the arts, and fitting in with others. If anyone would like to make some comments here, or get in touch with me via [email address removed by moderator] If possible, I'd love to include some comments in my chapter.
Many thanks,
Henry
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Thankyou for your response. I like the anarchic side. One possible positive, but which some people find difficult is the total honesty of a lot of people on the spectrum. They'll often say what they think, no matter what. I prefer that to people hiding their opinions, and it can be very refreshing to be told if you're speaking nonsense or to have the inconsistencies of "NT" life pointed out. I also appreciate that it can be an incredibly isolating existence, often due to the lack of understanding in the wider world, but also, as you say, also the difficulties people have relating to each other.