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Daniel

I’ve been told by numerous people that my perceptions, knowledge, and theory about autism are worth sharing publicly. My theory has been confirmed by numerous autistic people themselves. Does anyone know a way I could share my views publicly?

If you’re interested in my theory my theory is that most things on the diagnostic criteria have nothing to do with autism but are just associated with autism, as autism is not behavioural after all, I believe autism itself is actually a condition of authenticity that makes us more willing to live as our real selves holding onto our own values and morals. I believe this because every autistic person I’ve listened to in one way or another is asking, or even demanding others to let us be authentic. We are not naturally compliant, compliance causes stress and anxiety, and we live by positive liberty instead of negative liberty.

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  • I don't fully agree with what you are saying. Many autistic people are hyper-vigilant towards societal norms, and are ultra-compliant. I think that there are very few people, autistic or allistic. who choose authenticity over 'fitting in', that is if they have the ability to modify their behaviour. Authenticity might be an aspiration, but it is not a reality for most.

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  • I don't fully agree with what you are saying. Many autistic people are hyper-vigilant towards societal norms, and are ultra-compliant. I think that there are very few people, autistic or allistic. who choose authenticity over 'fitting in', that is if they have the ability to modify their behaviour. Authenticity might be an aspiration, but it is not a reality for most.

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