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KitLily
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05 Oct 2023, 4:47 am

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They see it weakness and attention seeking. This is especially true when you do not have a physical disability.

I have first hand experience with this. The difference in how I have been treated since I aquired physical disabilities is remarkable.


I can imagine exactly how that goes. People seem to think that only physical disabilities are real, and mental disabilities are imaginary. I suppose because they can't see evidence of them. :roll:


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05 Oct 2023, 5:50 am

I think NT's constantly lie to one another. They're use to it. They know not to believe each other. When an autistic comes up with a request or boundary they just think we're lying like everybody else.



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05 Oct 2023, 6:10 am

The distance from New York to Boston is exactly the same as the distance from Boston to New York.

As hard as it is for me to understand or “think like” an NT (neurotypical) person, it is really that hard for an NT person to understand or “think like” me.


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06 Oct 2023, 1:44 am

neilinmich wrote:
I think NT's constantly lie to one another. They're use to it. They know not to believe each other. When an autistic comes up with a request or boundary they just think we're lying like everybody else.


I think you are correct. They just say what the other ones want to hear, not the truth. That's why they get nervous when we tell the truth, or question them about what they say.

But what is the point of having words and language if they aren't going to be used to communicate? We might as well wave flags or dance around instead of having a communication system like language. :roll:


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06 Oct 2023, 2:47 am

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It is frustrating. I saw a T-shirt on the internet that said "Don't touch me - I'm autistic" and I thought YES!! and ordered the shirt. I am touch-averse, and it's always awkward when people want to shake hands or hug and I don't. I thought I could wear that shirt to occasions where hand-shaking and hugs were likely. Twice now, I did just that, and even looking directly at the wording on the shirt, people TOTALLY DISREGARDED IT, and when I didn't hold out my hand, put their hands on my arm or shoulder. One lady even hugged me anyway.

How much more clear can you be? I'm wearing a sign that says Don't Touch Me and gives the reason why.


Maybe a shirt that says ' I am a cat and will scratch if startled' would help.


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06 Oct 2023, 8:13 am

I really don't like shaking hands after the pandemic. I offer a fist bump to people now.


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