I am undiagnosed, and my parents completely deny that I could have an ASD. However, a younger sibling has recently started saying that they think I have 'social problems' (as in an ASD-like disorder). This is done in a negative way, when having an argument, as in 'You know, I think you might have some sort of... social problem. You really don't know how to interact with other people,' or, 'Mum, I think FandomConnection might have some sort of social problem. She's really stupid when it comes to understanding people.'
It's ironic that a younger sibling should pick up on something parents in the medical profession have missed/denied. I'm glad my sibling corroborates my suspicions, but the way they bring it up (negative, used as a weapon, as if it is a terrible thing to have) is upsetting.
Do you think I can use my sibling's observations to help convince my parents? Do you think I should talk to my sibling about it? Suggestions please.
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Diagnosed: Autism Spectrum Disorder Level 1 without accompanying language impairment
I find it easiest to connect with people through the medium of fandoms, and enjoy the feeling of solidarity.
Too often, people say things they don't mean, and mean things they don't say.