6:47am July 7, 2013

“

You have hobbies—I have peculiar special interests.

You need time to yourself—I am being anti-social.

You move on to better things—I run away from problems.

You love people—I develop dependencies.

You like things—I obsess on objects.

You insist—I tantrum.

You stand up for yourself—I am non-compliant.

You feel sad at times & happy at others—I am falsely diagnosed w/ a mood disorder.

You dislike being mistreated or disrespected—I am “overly sensitive" or “paranoid".

You persevere—I perseverate.

You ask people for help—I use people as a crutch.

You are unconventional—I am inappropriate.

You are a staff worker—I am a Spectrumite.

”

Adapted from a poem by Mayer Shevin. I think it was called “The Differences are Obvious”. (And was not autism specific.)

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