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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Honestly, my takeaway from that test, was that that was the point. If you struggle to complete the test, you are on the spectrum, regardless of the actual answers you give.

Spoken as someone who struggled with the test only marginally less than his partner, specifically due to masking/coping methods learned growing up with family that don't believe mid-high functioning autism is real (I have a cousin who struggled with speech early on, whose speech therapy consisted of being smacked in the mouth and told to speak properly - damn did that kid learn to mask fast).

[–] Whats_your_reasoning 4 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

Are we siblings? My parents were the same way (they might still be, but for the sake of my mental health I don't discuss autism with them.) Add in that when a kid shows intelligence in other areas, a lot of people are quick to dismiss the idea that they may struggle with anything. Sure makes it fun when you can't recognize your own speech's tone or volume, and now you're in trouble yet again because obviously you're intentionally being rude.

Sorry, I had to rant for a moment there. My tone still causes me issues (as recently as this week!) despite me putting on the cheeriest mask I can muster. Not sure what else I can do, but after 36 years of trying, it sure would be nice to receive some understanding.