Parents with no full knowledge of ASD

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Anyone ever had this experience? My father had no knowledge of autism spectrum disorder. He'd use to try and joke around with me, but I never understood his jokes, and also, he used to hug me and tickle me and I used to shout and scream. My mother would then grow more distant because of this, both of them then claimed "I was stuck up, prim and proper, and no fun either". So awkward. They need to learn.

Did you expect them to instantly know everything there is to know about ASDs?

Did you ever think to teach them?

no parents have full knowledge of ASDs,every person shows it differently itd be impossible for a parent who isnt around it clinicaly to know what autism is.

parents are human to and need teaching.

You don't understand; they didn't need to know EVERYTHING about autism spectrum disorder, but they should've had a basic amount of knowledge. Even some of the main aspects of ASD is a dislike towards others touching you, so I don't know why they did not know.

Uhh ... hello? An autistic person over here (*waves*). I understand completely.

It is unrealistic to expect anyone to know anything about what it is like to be autistic unless they are autistic, as well.

They don't know because they haven't been taught. You are blaming them when you could just as easily teach them instead.

So, instead of complaining about the situation, why don't you try to make it better?

Or do you just enjoy complaining?

I indeed DID attempt to teach them once, but it was useless because they refuted my claim and refused to accept it, and I quote, claimed "I was using my autism as an excuse". How am I supposed to teach such ignorant parents?

Move out. That'll teach 'em.

I'm 14. HUGE problem there, buddy.

Ah, yes ... 14 ... now I truly understand completely!

Good luck with your "problem", kid!

Has anybody heard Tony Attwood talk about putting together a "wise counsel of elder aspies" as a resource for young autistic people like the OP?

I think Fnord would be perfect.

Well, that was not nice.

Anyway, maybe a good idea if if they take you to a counselor regularly or something to bring it up them, but if they don't, then tell your school counselor, and that way your parents would know that there is actually something wrong with them not knowing some things that you've even pointed out if you went out of your way to bring it up with the school counselor. Even though it's not school related, it could help, because he/she isn't there just for school.
If you are homeschooled, however, I have no further solutions for you besides just continuing to explain to them certain things that you think that they should know.

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can relate. I wish your parents were more considerate. I know that it hurts your feelings.

Really? you think this is helpful advice to give to a child?

Do you have any real suggestions, yes or no? If you do not, then do everyone a favor and say nothing.