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I'm tired of always needing to prove my inteligence (self.autism)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by Persen to c/autism

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Yesterday I was at a health evaluation for a driver's license. Everything went well with my physical health, but at questioning, my autism was bought up. I was accused of needing help with learning in primary school (despite of my grades, that were usually B (I know, I'm lazy)) and now I need a psychological evaluation.

When I started high school, most professors infantalized me, but later stopped after I proved myself (ok, some didn't stop, like the slovene teacher and the sport teacher/coach).

When I meet someone new, they always think I am intelectually disabled, before proving otherwise...

Why is this happening?

Edit: It means a lot to talk to people who support me trough this (even if only on the internet). I took a psychological evaluation today. It included an iq test like form (easy, but didn't finish the whole paper), questionairs and some cordination tests (that in my opinion I was bad at). Just waiting to get the results. Hopefully I'll pass, but I can't really do anything if I don't, can just maybe try somewhere else in the EU (i think).

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Its a dumpster fire all over the world and you‘re not alone. Feel free to go into research and help clear up this idiocy.

[–] Persen 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Well since that appointment, I'm scared I might lose legal rights so there will be nothing I could do about it.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I‘m not in your position so I dont know anything about it. Its possible to be declared incapable but thats quite a big stretch to assume it will happen usually. If you dont have a criminal history or people interested in controling you it sounds like a less likely outcome. Feel free to correct me. Also, if you‘re interested in shaping your and other autistic folk‘s future, you can always advocate.

[–] Persen 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Thanks, I think my mother is interested in controlling me, but she probably wouldn't suceed because my father wouldn't let her (hopefully).

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

In that case I‘d worry about things you can control instead of things you cant control. Makes life a lot easier and healthier - most likely longer too.

Learn, try to discover new things and do what you can to be selfreliant.

Good luck.

[–] Persen 1 points 8 months ago

Yes. Thanks.