WestBender84 wrote:
Why in the Blue Blazes does almost every piece on successful individuals with ASD mention Grandin? Surely there are other successful Aspies?!?
I read the "highly educated Aspies" thread and have been trying to learn more about how the successful people there convinced the NTs to give them a chance. The NTs I know offline are very stubborn and disagreeable, and online old acquaintances bullied me until I started talking tough and publicly shaming them. They act more autistic than I do, for Duck's Sake!
It's really a shame when being a basketball manager, pizzeria assistant manager, or Aspirtech worker has effectively been the pinnacle of what an Aspie can achieve occupationally. It's mostly due to those HATEFUL, stupid NTs operating all the gatekeeping functions in society! DAMN THEM!! !!
Is anyone else here PO'd like I am?
You seem upset. When an NT is looking for a job position to fill, they are primarily judging a person's presence and demeanor and communication skills. So it's no wonder that most of Aspies often don't get hired. It's not like the NTs are keeping us down, it's more that they are looking for people whom they will feel comfortable working with. That's why Grandin has said of Aspies, since we can't sell ourselves then we must sell what we can do. Also, with some CBT, we can learn social skills that will help us be successful. I hope my response is helpful to you.