How do I explain me to my parents?

I was diagnosed with ASD and ADHD around 9-10 years ago and have gotten plenty of support (therapists, social/support worker, etc) but my parents still don't seem to comprehend what my being autistic actually means... for example, I just can't cope with certain sounds and I can't have a shower without washing my hair but no matter how hard I try, they won't believe me when I tell them and when I provide proof from sites on the subject, I'm hit with "don't believe everything you read on the internet."

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  • Sounds like your parents still haven’t grasped exactly what autism is, it’s not their fault, there’s a spectrum and they perhaps don’t see your difficulties in the same way you do. I’m assuming they think you can just push through your sensory issues? It may just be the case that you say directly to them “Hey parents, I need you to understand me better, I don’t think you take on board the seriousness of how autism effects me and I wish you would”. 

  • I think the spectrum needs to be explained better on tv like ai it gets across yes we all have diffenet needs but someone who’s non verbal may find it easier to wash and someone who has noises issues may have executive dysfunction … like me:( 

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