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applegrove

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2. There are those far away from me who think I have autism.

Reply to murielm99 (Original post)

Fri Jun 14, 2024, 12:10 PM

Jun 2024

I am dyslexic which is the opposite of autism in the brain (like dyslexics everywhere my long term episodic memory is excellent), i have conduction aphasia so I am thinking in pictures in my head when I speak so may not pick up on others cues and drone, and I turn into a party girl when I drink (I'm an alcoholic so don't drink). So that is way off. I have no memory for detailed information so it is obviously not autism and an assault on me to be diagnosed from afar.

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Someone close to me has just been diagnosed with [View all] murielm99 Jun 2024 OP

Your friend should look for a neurodivergent-affirming therapist. Louis1895 Jun 2024 #1

There are those far away from me who think I have autism. applegrove Jun 2024 #2

Masking EarthAbides Jun 2024 #3

Autism presents very differently in women than in men Warpy Jun 2024 #4