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an NT asking autistics what THEY want from us.....

some one

...what do YOU want to see neurotypicals do in society to help you adapt better , fit in, feel happy etc ?

what changes do YOU think will help do this?

I think you all deserve the chance to speak about this for yourselves rather than other people doing it, so individually and as a group what are changes you think are needed?

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  • As someone who was diagnosed very late, I have two feet in two different places, the non-autistic world and the autistic world. I have never received special education, or even special treatment until I got diagnosed with AS. I have always experienced mainstream life and have learnt to adapt and fit in. This has come at a price, namely knocks to my self-esteem, but I have regained my confidence and self-esteem since my diagnosis. Knowing the reason why I have had certain difficulties with friendship, conversation, practical tasks, organization, anxieties etc, was the most fruitful aspect of my diagnosis. But I still have my foot firmly in the mainstream world and am happy in both worlds: the autistic and mainstream. I will never define myself by my label, but I like the reassurance that comes from being part of a community of autistic individuals. I come here for security. However, I also seek identity in the non-autistic world too - I am split in two!.

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  • As someone who was diagnosed very late, I have two feet in two different places, the non-autistic world and the autistic world. I have never received special education, or even special treatment until I got diagnosed with AS. I have always experienced mainstream life and have learnt to adapt and fit in. This has come at a price, namely knocks to my self-esteem, but I have regained my confidence and self-esteem since my diagnosis. Knowing the reason why I have had certain difficulties with friendship, conversation, practical tasks, organization, anxieties etc, was the most fruitful aspect of my diagnosis. But I still have my foot firmly in the mainstream world and am happy in both worlds: the autistic and mainstream. I will never define myself by my label, but I like the reassurance that comes from being part of a community of autistic individuals. I come here for security. However, I also seek identity in the non-autistic world too - I am split in two!.

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