I need help ASAP.

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I’m autistic. Does anyone know any resources to educate my family and friends about it? Some are ignorant, and claim it’s ‘bad’, I’m ‘ret*d’, or I don’t ‘look autistic’, although autism isn’t a look thing; it’s an act thing. Plus, I need some help looking into linked conditions. I think I may have sensory processing disorder. Are there any resources about SPD diagnosis?
P.S: Here are my current diagnoses:
Autism spectrum disorder (moderate support needs ASD)
Auditory processing disorder (APD)
Attention deficit disorder (ADD)

Point them here. Quite a few of us here can tell them what autism is.

Are you an adult, a teen or a youth?

Do you have a diagnosis or are you self diagnosed?

I just bought a copy of the “Temple Grandin” (2010) film.

That might be a way to start a conversation.

Here is a thread containing recommendations of books about autism.

This is who did my diagnosis - (if you don’t have a diagnosis yet and you live in Pennsylvania).

https://www.autismdiagnostics.com/about-us/our-team/

Brittany Lyman, PsyD

Dr. Lyman is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides evaluation, therapy, and consultation services to individuals impacted by autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Dr. Lyman conducts comprehensive diagnostic, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations of children, adolescents, and young adults assessing a variety of learning differences, attention and executive functioning, and/or the impact of psychological, behavioral, and/or emotional conditions on the individual. Dr. Lyman also provides individual and group therapy services to individuals across the life span. In line with the philosophy of the practice, Dr. Lyman takes a strength-based approach to both evaluation and treatment and strives to create a relationship with the individual and family that includes trust, respect, and acceptance.

She has expertise in working with individuals with ASD across the life span and their families. Her philosophy is that ASD is a diagnosis that impacts not only the individual but also the entire family. Dr. Lyman has a specific interest in the parental experience in raising a child with ASD and more specifically the stigma experienced by those impacted by ASD. Dr. Lyman has worked closely with families following a child’s diagnosis by providing specific treatment recommendations and a roadmap as they navigate the journey of raising a child with ASD. She also is interested in providing consultation and education to the broader community about ASD and the great strengths and skills the ASD population can offer a community.

Dr. Lyman received her B.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She then received her M.S. from Drexel University before earning her M.A. and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University with a concentration in Child and Family. She completed her internship at the May Institute and her postdoctoral fellowship at the Lurie Center at Massachusetts General Hospital where her training focused intensely on the evaluation and treatment of individuals with ASD.

Dr. Lyman has extensive training in the implementation and adaptation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals on the autism spectrum. She also received training and collaborated with the founder of Lego®-Based Therapy, Dr. Daniel Legoff, in promoting social competence in individuals with ASD. Dr. Lyman also serves as an Adjunct Professor at La Salle University in the clinical doctoral program. She is licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

A lot of us have YouTube channels to educate people.mine is called My World Autistic

But YouTube channels are really excellent and there are tons of them