Aspie's stress release form

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I typed this in response to a situation I felt frustrated about. I didnt actually show it to the person in question, but I though cant we broker agreements with NT's? Stop them from prejudices, bullying etc? I wonder what others think? Maybe it was a bit of a humorous thing to do, it made me feel a bit more accepting about the situation, but I do think it has some potential, maybe the wording is wrong, the emphasis is incorrect? I cant think what else to call it other than Aspie Stress Relief Form, it certainly has the potential to prevent it. Is it acceptable to do this sort of thing?

Aspie ‘Stress’ Relief Form

To: (Person suffering autism/aspergers or other disability)

Address:

Contact (phone/email):

From: (Person wishing to be friends or colleague or similar)

Address:

Contact (phone/email):

Consensus: In return for being a friend, associate, colleague or advocate, I hereby promise not to make assumptions about your aspergers, or to treat you less favourably or to make assumptions that are not helpful.

I promise not to do things like ignore you or to spread malicious stuff or rumours or to enact states of bullying, accusation or prejudice against which you may have no recourse or defence. Nor to use my professional status/knowledge to maintain a status quo that requires you to be subservient.

Nor do I profess to attempt to treat you less favourably, or to downsize you in terms of jobs, or to reject your suitability for any job simply because you have have aspergers, and not to see the potential of your ability.

I do not intend to treat you less favourably medically or to impose medical conditions or analysis that is not in deference of your abilities, or to seek attempts to modify, ‘normalise’ of otherwise introduce any NT traits upon you.

And neither to stigmatise, seek prejudice, nor imply some other consensus that attempts to marginalise you from society, and to treat you equally.

I acknowledge by signing this form and, subject to restrictions stipulated and agreed, that I give up all claims of being able to act like a NT (neuro-typical) and to be able to practice ways that are not compatible with the expectations you require for a decent level of living.

I have read this form carefully and fully understand its meanings and implications. I acknowledge that by signing this form I give you
.....................................................(the non NT’s name) the full recognition that you have a right to live in a way not threatened by NT acts or deeds or prejudices. I am 18 or over.

Signed.............................................................................. (NT) Date..............................

Intriguing... Hmm...

Your contract has merit. But, it operates under the assumption the NT is under their right mind and has the ability to discern the implications of the contract.



Hmmm....I know! You could insert a clause (sort of like at amusement park rides: "You must be this tall to ride")

So, "You must smart/perceptive/ enough to understand the subtleties (sp?) alluded to in this contract. Are you?"

Also, you are assuming they can recognize your over AS symptoms. Can they? Are you candid enough to share with someone you barely know that may already be questioning you?