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Re:“Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019) by kstenerud on Saturday December 25, 2021 @10:55AM (#29684241)
It is an emotional issue for us, because it's effectively a DDOS of the psychiatric services that is preventing us from getting the support we need, and preventing a number of other things that we could otherwise do.

And no, we are not self-diagnosed.

Re:“Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019) by jl2718 on Saturday December 25, 2021 @11:00AM (#29684287)
Be specific. What exact resources do you want access to?
Re:“Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019) by kstenerud on Saturday December 25, 2021 @11:04AM (#29684321)
Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realize that I was answerable to you.

Do you treat all marginalized groups this way?

Re:“Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019) by jl2718 on Saturday December 25, 2021 @11:41AM (#29684619)
I don’t think I have an adequate understanding of how you perceive yourself to be treated.

But, to attempt, I’d first say that I don’t ‘treat’ groups. I interact with individuals. Also, I don’t know exactly what ‘marginalized’ means, but that sounds like something having to do with the way that others have treated those individuals.

So I’d probably say, on an individual basis, I think I treat most people the same. I tend to have a penchant for reaching out to people who I observe to have been ignored or mistreated by others because I find that they are often very happy to be treated normally, and make great friends. I’m not really a big fan of interacting with anybody that demands to be treated differently, if that’s what you mean.

So, yes, I think I’d say that I probably do.

Re:“Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019) by tomrod on Saturday December 25, 2021 @11:56AM (#29684735)
This is an internet forum with strangers. For the record, demanding personal details is taboo.
Re:“Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019) by Dwood023 on Saturday December 25, 2021 @01:56PM (#29685888)
Since they're a stranger, what's taboo about it? I can't imagine anyone being doxxed by the additional information requested...
Re:“Autism is a spectrum” doesn’t mean what you think (2019) by pbhjpbhj on Saturday December 25, 2021 @02:24PM (#29686141)
They didn't demand, they asked. If you seek to represent your position on internet forums then you're going to need to tell people your position.

As access to specific resources is a central part of the complaint it seems perfectly reasonable to request more details. They can be general, like "I can't book a psychiatrist" or "I need specific drugs that are in limited supply".