Celebs coming out as autistic

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It's not that at all. Spreading awareness of autism is a very positive thing.

It's all parents with autism in hollywood, and usually, it's all about "making the kid more manageable" and "vaccines caused it" and other incredibly harmful stereotypes.

The only other problem I can think of is a mis-interpretation of what you've said here. It's not the "suspect they have it" it's the people who are ignorant in saying "Haha you're so awkward, that's so aspergers lol!! !!1" or "Man I can't stop listening to this song, I'm so OCD!!!11" That's also harmful, and irritating.

For myself, I say that "I have Asperger's syndrome (AS)" or "I have been screened as having AS." Either statement is true.

And, that is your right. But, I believe that it is a little unfair to those who can't afford a diagnosis, or live too far from a diagnostician who might require several visits over a month or so to complete a diagnosis, or have legal and professional reasons to avoid a diagnosis. Having alternatives like screening tests, research and self-diagnosis, or simple old-fashion "knowing" are available to everyone. No permission is required.

It is a little like decades ago when LGBT people would sometimes get asked why they "believe they are" LGBT, and responded as best they could by saying that they simply "knew" what they were. No, it isn't scientific, but that is unimportant to a lot of people. Nonetheless, their self identification, however it manifests itself, should be respected even if others disagree with the means or methods that have been used to arrive at their conclusions.

In other words, you are free to your opinion as much as they and others are free to disagree with you.

I wouldn't be too hard on btbnnyr though. I used to be the exact same way until I heard about how some of the undiagnosed ones were well... as you said. I've learned a lot more from being here. That's why I've decided on staying this time. I want to learn more about my diagnosis because my doctor and psychiatrist don't tell me very much about it. They just say, "Oh well, you have ASD". I'm on the spectrum, but I can't really say for sure what I have. I think I may have an HF form of classic autism, but my autistic symptoms, aside from my meltdowns, are often very mild... depending on my mood or the situation I'm in.

As I said, I do think it's hard for celebs to get diagnosed. Sure, they have the money for it. However, what about interviews they have to do? Schedules that must be done due to their fame? Plus, don't forget that they also can't just walk out into public without someone noticing them. It's not easy to be a celebrity. The only thing that probably would warrant them for a diagnosis is if they are struggling greatly or something. Like, Britney Spears being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. If they aren't bothered or having a hard time, they may not think a diagnosis is needed. What good would it do them to be diagnosed with something that they can't get much help for due to their busy schedule? Sure, medication might help... but you gotta realize how busy a celebrity is and the hardships they go through.