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How do I explain me to my parents?

Aspeth

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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  • in reply to 190E(Taylor’s version)

    I would like to think most venues would be understanding of this type of request. I’m not sure if you have noticed this where you are but I have seen a lot more people wearing ear defenders recently, perhaps autism awareness has helped people become more relaxed and able to be themselves a little more. 

  • in reply to Autismman

    I do think I need soemthing to say yes this explains this eps isnt if im going to possibly need to say to both tradinal work places and music venue listen i need this reaibsobsle thing like I might need to wear my ear defenders whilst I set up snd pack down 

  • in reply to 190E(Taylor’s version)

    A diagnosis would be ideal if you felt you needed that certainty on paper. It’s not for everyone, some are happy to self diagnose and that’s all they need but if you feel you need personal validation to support your own theory of being autistic then professional diagnosis may be the way forward. It made a huge psychological impact on me, good and bad, but the good far out-weighs the bad for me now. 

  • in reply to Autismman

    Autism being a thing and being broad helped me realise why some of my interests are life long and beyond the intency others expect and with masking I now realise why for years Ihave said I hate x thing but I still look it up becuase im masking it and trying to fit in by saying ih no call of duty is bad or I hate ALL pop music(im sorry Tay Tay I never mentioned all the times i dissed you masking makes me say things I don’t mean) when infact i like all genres apart for  (most) gangster rap and grime