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07 Jul 2014, 3:44 pm

perhaps its because are using a line like having it bad-a very pesamistic attitude,no one 'has it bad' but some people have more difficulties than others due to living in a world that isnt accomodating for them-whether that be because they dont have any money/a house/food or disability or a sht upbringing etc.

am not HFA but am greatful to live in a country that is very progressive in autism awareness and support,that has a working NHS,and that has a benefits system for those who need it as well as food banks in place for people living in the UKs version of poverty.


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08 Jul 2014, 1:13 am

nyxjord wrote:
I think that we have it both worse and better than NT's. We have it worse because we are not so good with interactions with others, but we also have it better because we think differently, we are more logical and we don't require others for sustenance and interaction. So I would say... both.


That's what I was going to say; it depends on the area. We have it worse in some ways, and better in others.


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08 Jul 2014, 1:33 am

I know an NT who is a C5 quadriplegic. I think he has it a lot harder then me.