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"He doesn't act autistic"

Magnolia1

I had to hold my tongue yesterday when someone told me that my son doesn't act autistic. They said he blends right in at the church kids group  and that they don't know why I am worried about him going to secondary school in two years . They couldn't understand why I would be worried about it. It made me really cross. 

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  • I bet your son doesn't float in a beam of light with a halo around his head either, in which case he doesn't look religious either... Sorry, a bit over the top maybe but you see my point?

    It seems your son is very talented at masking then which will surely take it's toll when transitioning through high school. I imagine his most autistic behaviour comes in the safety and privacy of his own home, meaning it's invisible to most. 

    If you feel the need to explain to somebody compare it to depression. Some people with depression having the biggest smiles and you'd never, ever know. This doesn't mean they are not suffering with depression however. But, some people are just ignorant and obviously know it all. Personally I'd be tempted to quiz these types on their 'expert' knowledge of autism to see them slip up but it's probably best to smile and blank them out.

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  • I bet your son doesn't float in a beam of light with a halo around his head either, in which case he doesn't look religious either... Sorry, a bit over the top maybe but you see my point?

    It seems your son is very talented at masking then which will surely take it's toll when transitioning through high school. I imagine his most autistic behaviour comes in the safety and privacy of his own home, meaning it's invisible to most. 

    If you feel the need to explain to somebody compare it to depression. Some people with depression having the biggest smiles and you'd never, ever know. This doesn't mean they are not suffering with depression however. But, some people are just ignorant and obviously know it all. Personally I'd be tempted to quiz these types on their 'expert' knowledge of autism to see them slip up but it's probably best to smile and blank them out.

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