Autism helped me become an internationally published author

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Autism helped me become an internationally published author

YA author Corinne Duyvis was "glad" when she was diagnosed with autism because it allowed her to learn more about herself and other people. Here she explains how the diagnosis led her to writing and eventually her first novel, Here's a secret: I was glad when I was diagnosed with autism.

It's not about wanting to be autistic. It's about that moment of sharp relief, feeling vindicated, almost.

The diagnosis is a scrap of paper in the world that tells you: "This is not your fault. You are not lazy, you are not spoiled or incompetent, you are not simply difficult. Dropping out of school: not your fault. Extreme food restrictions: not your fault. Weird movements, easily overloaded, going mute when stressed: not your fault. Over-the-top obsessions, being an outsider, desperately needing structure and predictability: not your fault."

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I don't buy into the commonly stated belief of I have autism so XYZ are not my fault at all.
XYZ may be caused in part by autistic traits and disabilities, but personal responsibility and decisions also play major roles in most things that happen in life.
I think that the autism caused XYZ without major roles for personal responsibility and decisions is not a good view.