Why are my parents not understanding?

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They have been really leanient almost my whole life, but now they won't listen to me or understand that I have AS and they yell at me get frustrated and go to there rroms to calm down, now I'm afraid I'm going to fail Aljebra 2 Why

My parents were sceptical to begin with as well. It's annoying, but even if they don't come round to the idea at the moment, it's not going to have an immediate impact on your life.

If you can, put the issue to the back of your mind and focus on your algebra: it'll actually help calm you down as you're no longer avoiding it (which will cause the anxiety to build up: take it from someone who's been actively avoiding studying all week :p) and it will also take your mind off the argument.

At the end of the day, the fact that at least your parents think you're perfectly normal is kind of a good sign (if slightly infuriating).

I dont know, what to do anymore, i may be 15, but i really do comprehend more than my family thinks. They dont know the feelings, and emotions, i have to hold in because when i express them, it's like trying to teach math to a one year old! I am alone, im extremely depressed even with maxed dose of pills to be taken, i've got alot that i can do, and probably wont do; i know that because im going through changes, everything is going to be alot more difficult, and confusing however, i can say with all honesty " this S**T is F***ed Up", my life is a shattered glass right now and im cutting my hands while trying to pick it up, i dont know what to do anymore, i love my family and though they try i fear i will never relate to them save physicall apperences, i dont have one clue of how to go about life, it's coming way to fast and im not prepared, then again i guess no one is, however theres got to be something im missing? Can someone please let me in on the secret?

My parents don't believe in the problems I have with overloads and meltdowns and stuff, I guess because I don't usually seem autistic at all. I'm in huge trouble now for skipping class. I was having a meltdown. I panicked and had to leave. It wasn't my fault. I didn't want to skip my science test. I'm diagnosed with asperger's, but my parents just don't get it.

i wish i could help you guys, but i'm in a very bad place myself,
i wish i could have the courage that you guys seem to have by telling people that are close to you.
i wish you all the luck in the world!
as people say "prevention is better than the cure"
don't be like me and keep it all inside, that has just left me isolated and alone.
if other people don't understand, it's their problem.
it's just unfortunate when it's your parents, just remember there are plenty of people who will want to help you.

I dont know whats worse, having your parents not understand you because they dont know, or having them not understand you even though they know it's not your fault, my parents know, they just cant change i guess?

I'm guessing you're a teenager because of the comment about Algebra.

It sounds like typical teen years stuff made more complicated by your AS. For the most part disagreements with parents are normal during your teen years. Don't worry, they outgrow it. The fact that they are revolving around your AS isn't surprising. It's the up front issue that is causing stress in the relationship right now. But if it wasn't that it would be something else.

There's probably some denial at work there as well. It will take some time for them to adjust.

Best advice is to give them time. Keep your distance if you need to. Take care of your own needs as best you can.