When disclosing your autism (to someone who is surprised), there's a big difference between "Ooh! Now I can understand your reactions better," or "Ooh! Now I get you!" and "Ooh! Thaaat's what's wrong with you."

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@hmm_cook I get either "No, you can't be autistic" or else "Well, duh. I could have told you that."