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Do you identify as disabled?
No 39%  39%  [ 43 ]
Yes, because I'm on the Spectrum 37%  37%  [ 41 ]
Yes, for reasons other than being on the Spectrum 24%  24%  [ 27 ]
Total votes : 111

FedUpAsp
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17 Dec 2014, 5:26 am

There shouldn't be any negative connotation to being disabled, but there is. As a result I wish I didn't have to identify as disabled, but I have physical disabilities as well as ASD/ADHD/etc, and grew up with the label. Hated it and only gaining self-acceptance now.



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17 Dec 2014, 5:49 am

Technically, I think I am. Asperger's is a serious intellectual disability as I see it, and should be treated as one.. it greatly affects my quality of life and I doubt I could get through life without the help of a therapist.

I don't identify as disabled because I'm independent, but I don't take that for granted because I sure struggled to get to where I am.


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