TTRSage wrote:
Tony Attwood is sometimes quoted as saying, "You don't suffer from Aspergers. You suffer from other people".
No idea where it came from either...
BTW, this has been my belief for over 30 years...
Hence I reasoned it is better for me personally to avoid virtually all social contact, which I do...
I'm retired and financially independent, so this works for me...
Unfortunately, most autistics are forced to interact with others to gain life experience (if they are young), establish relationships, earn money...
I guess it is something to work towards if you aren't interested in a significant other relationship or creating a family situation...