Rainbow_Belle wrote:
It is a cruel sick joke to claim that Aspergers is a mild form of Autism implying it is less of a disability. Having average IQ or high IQ does not change the fact that people with Aspergers are just as unemployable and socially disadvantaged as people with low functioning Autism. There is more support and funding for low functioning Autism than there is high functioning people with Aspergers. When you have Aspergers you are on your own to suffer in your own misery and no support to find employment. Still got Aspergers and still unemployed 10+ years since graduating with a worthless college degree. I wish I had low functioning Autism and more access to support.
I totally relate. I am so glad that I was diagnosed in 2014 and not before the DSM took Asperger's out. I can't tell you how infuriating it is to have people say to me, "You JUST have Asperger's," as if I have no challenges. Well, I don't have to tell you Belle, that's preaching to the choir. I am sure you have to deal with the same thing. If people had any idea what my challenges actually are, they would be ashamed to say what they say. People who really know me are amazed that I am even able to stay alive.
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