Message #310072

[Trijhak]

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My opinions? Before you read them, understand that there is a huge difference between high-end autism and low-end autism.

Low-end, non-severe Autism: I would not say I suffer from High Functioning Autism. I am who I am. I have met several autistic people other than myself. Strip them of their autism and they'd be almost the same. They just wouldn't act out the weird things they do, or be as obsessed with certain things. I am obsessed with computers. I am obsessed with a certain webcomic. (at least I finally admit that) Most people I've met with autism are on the low end.

They-I mean-we do not suffer from it. It is best to think of it as a very unique difference, not something wrong. Yes, it does result in a few awkward situation. But a few social skills classes can help that, and it is not unlike us to come off as 'normal' online.

High-end Autism: High-end Autism includes extremely severe autistic disorders such as Childhood Disintegrative Autism. My sister suffers from it. Yes, I would say they suffer from it. It takes several years for them to do anything basic. They will do weird things. They will bite you. They will pinch you. They will not understand what you are saying. They will understand when someone is angry, but from what I know, not much else. If they are feeling unwell, they will cry very loudly about it. They'll also be mesmerised by a variety of things. Because of things like this, most of my mum's and stepfather's time goes into my sister, resulting in me having a lot of time, which is why I am often online on certain things. (Steam, etc)

High-end Autism is definitely a curse. It is not a difference. Low-end Autism, however, is much difference.