spectralfriend

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   by spectralfriend 10mo ago

   > nowadays most people in my country would say "we are all somewhat autistic in some way or another Careful with this. In small amounts it can be good -- recognizing that autistic traits are human traits and we should recognize each
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   by spectralfriend 10mo ago

   As a diagnosed autistic, I think I would ask -- does ticking these boxes make you feel like, "oh shit, this could explain some difficulties..." or just go, "huh, interesting?" I tend to invite people to think about how t
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   by spectralfriend 10mo ago

   I'm autistic and the difficulty was high for me to learn, "being autistic is no excuse for also being an asshole". I had to work a little harder, sure, but it's doable for many of us.
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   by spectralfriend 10mo ago

   Regarding your last sentence, typically when the individual seeks it. It's generally considered both rude and ineffective to diagnose others who are not seeking diagnosis.
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   by spectralfriend 10mo ago

   Do you think neurotypical people often go, "I would like to spend significant time and money to get an autism diagnosis"? I don't think it's particularly common. When I went through my dx, I was really hoping for adhd be