Autism 101  Jul 29, 2023

After a professional diagnosis of autism some autistic people can doubt their diagnosis. Years of internalized ableism and doubts from others can contribute to a feeling of being an imposter.

Imposter syndrome isn’t discussed as much in the community but is something many struggle with.

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Show threadUntempered Steel 🇺🇦🇬🇱🇪🇺Jul 29, 2023
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I am highly empathetic, to the point if I think about or observe a person getting injured, I feel pain usually in my lower body. High empathy + social awkwardness can come across as not being empathetic I guess. Been told for years by people I am not autistic, until my diagnosis, then some of them switched to saying "I told you so".
Show threadTanquistJul 30, 2023
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"Empathy deficit" is one of the most insidious myths about #autistic people. It arose from misinterpretations of limited clinical observations. #empathy
Show threadMikeJul 30, 2023
@tanquist @untemperedsteel @autism101 @actuallyautistic I have been told, and feel, that I am an Empath.
Show threadJulie Smith
@Thumptastic @tanquist @untemperedsteel @autism101 @actuallyautistic I foster high needs animals which requires a very high degree of empathy 🙂 That combines well with hyper focus & autistic stoicism, especially if I'm bottle feeding something 🤣 💝
Jul 30, 2023 at 6:49pmWeb