(EOI Closed) Autistic? 2022 Future Leaders: Community Projects Program

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My VERY MIS-guided “understandings” about Autism and Aspergers

What do you know about Classic Autism, Aspergers, and Autistic Savants? Turns out I was incredibly mistaken and ill-informed.

I am intelligent, love learning, have an advanced vocabulary, am detail-oriented, creative, caring and compassionate, and enjoy quite a few passions.

I am nothing like what I thought Autism/ Aspies were. Yet I am Autistic.

Dear Dr: Re-requesting support and my communication difficulties

If you refuse to read my written notes, please know that I will not be able to tell you what I need and want you to know.

Dear Dr: Asking for a comprehensive Autism assessment

I am articulate AND I have social and communication problems.

I am requesting a formal assessment for ADHD / ADD and Autism Spectrum Condition.

I have not been coping with pressures at home, with relationships and with my mental health.

Masking and powering on when I didn’t realise I am Autistic #Takethemaskoff

I try my best to not show fear on my face, just smile knowingly at the group conversation. This stranger might laugh at me when this event is over. I’ve got to be nice and make a good impression.

Realistic goals: A talk on realistic goals, willingly failing and practicing

This is a talk I wrote in one of my good weeks while experiencing Autistic Burn Out. Using this method as a baseline has helped me on my recovery journey.