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nintendofan
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15 Dec 2011, 11:32 am

are you offended that they are being "nosey" ?

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15 Dec 2011, 11:45 am

No, I wouldn't be offended, but I would ask them, "what do I do that leads you to believe I'm autistic?".



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15 Dec 2011, 12:05 pm

If someone asked me out of genuine interest than I wouldn't think they were nosey. I'd be happy because finally I have met someone who understands. I have had people say are you autistic in a malicious kind of way (like if you say 'yes' they're going to use it against you) and I don't like it then.


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15 Dec 2011, 12:06 pm

SyphonFilter wrote:
No, I wouldn't be offended, but I would ask them, "what do I do that leads you to believe I'm autistic?".


This, then usually I'll just come out and say I am. The reason they're asking is usually because they or someone they know is also autistic.



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15 Dec 2011, 12:19 pm

It all depends on the context. If they are just being "nosey" in a negative way, then yeah, I might take it offensively. But if they are asking in a more genuine interest way, with no malice, I would tell them and take the opportunity to answer questions. Hopefully I could help enlighten them a bit on what being Autistic means.


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