I have nothing against 'autistic awareness;, if I, and the people around me, had been more aware of autism, it might not have taken me until I was 59 years of age to be diagnosed. I am not even poorly informed in general, having a genetics-related PhD and being an ex-researcher in a biomedical field. Like most of the population, my ideas of autism were confined to 'Rain Man' and images of small children rocking silently. Therefore, in my opinion, radically increased awareness is an essential first step.
Chloe's point about the myth v the reality is a big one. It's like year after year, no matter how many of us appear and talk about our experiences, overall the field is dominated by templates around severe disability and male only representations. The world is still unable to move on from...OH YOU GET HIGH FUNCTIONING ONES...
I'm listening to this now at the most needed moment.
I have nothing against 'autistic awareness;, if I, and the people around me, had been more aware of autism, it might not have taken me until I was 59 years of age to be diagnosed. I am not even poorly informed in general, having a genetics-related PhD and being an ex-researcher in a biomedical field. Like most of the population, my ideas of autism were confined to 'Rain Man' and images of small children rocking silently. Therefore, in my opinion, radically increased awareness is an essential first step.
Neurokin is a phrase I must remember. Well done Tigger.
Chloe's point about the myth v the reality is a big one. It's like year after year, no matter how many of us appear and talk about our experiences, overall the field is dominated by templates around severe disability and male only representations. The world is still unable to move on from...OH YOU GET HIGH FUNCTIONING ONES...