Are there moderate Autistics that need no support?

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I'm no psychologist, but watching a few of the youtube videos you posted, I'm pretty sure that what you have is more severe than what I have.

Looking at you in the videos, I can tell there's something different about you as soon as I look at you. With me, I think most people would have to talk to me for a few minutes before realising there's something different.

You sure you're not level 2?

There are definitely some autistic that do not require support. I was diagnosed back in the 80's as Autistic. They did not have all these fancy categories back then. I probably should have been diagnosed as Aspergers, but that had not been invented yet. Now the tide has turned again and there is no Aspergers, only autism with many sub classifications. My diagnosis was hidden from me (and everyone else) until I discovered all the symptoms a few years ago and my mom confirmed I was diagnosed in the 80's. I lived my whole life not knowing and being forced to conform to the ways of NT society. Everyone (including myself) knew I was different, but they could not place exactly why and what. I believe it was due to the way I was raised and forced to learn to hide my ways and work with the world, that I can cope with with no support. Not everyone can do this, but it helps if you are forced to stand on your own two feet and get it done rather than being taught you must depend on others for the rest of your life.
Please do not misunderstand me, I know there are many who suffer and are not capable of this kind of life, but I also believe there are many who are told "you are autistic and require all this help for the rest of your life" when in reality they just need a little motivation to stand up and make it happen.

Well, I'm still alive, and had no support for many years. Looking for support, I sometimes hit trap doors instead. However, with support, I could have achieved ten times more. My rare helpers made a winning investment.

I am Moderately Autistic.

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Last edited by giveen on 15 May 2018, 2:26 pm, edited 1 time in total.

OK, for lack of additional data then, I'm going to say you're level 2 moderate.