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Celebrations and Being on the Spectrum
Autism (ASD) | Last Active: Nov 21, 2022 | Replies (33)Comment receiving replies
@auntieoakley As you mentioned before @mamacita's words of "once you've met an autistic person, well, you met one autistic person" rings true again. Along with all the discussion groups we members share here, about different journeys to health and our experiences, being on the autism spectrum is like a pendulum. What fits for one may not fit for another, and even our little toehold on that pendulum slides around from time tot time!
My oncologist is thrilled that I take such a diehard interest in my health issues, preferring to call me an "involved patient" rather than "difficult", as I come in each month with a list of questions. Writing things down means, for me, more clarity.
Being different is a good thing! And being brilliant is an added bonus!
Ginger
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Lol, he called me high maintenance.
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Ginger - "@mamacita's words of "once you've met an autistic person, well, you met one autistic person" rings true again." AMEN! I managed a number of people on the spectrum in my career (many gravitate to tech jobs) and each one was unique. We have family members on the spectrum, and each is awesome in their own way.
Perhaps that is why it takes so long to diagnose so many...
My daughter, as a school nurse to many kids of different backgrounds, has learned to never use the words "autism" and "spectrum" with the parents because the concept is frightening in some cultures. She uses "neuro-atypical" and carefully explains how different people process life in a variety of ways. It seems almost everyone can understand and accept this concept, and will often agree to an assessment "to help your student be the best they can be"
What do you think of this approach?
Sue