Getting a diagnosis. Seems fairly straightforward, right? You take your kid in to see the doctor, the doctor refers them, and then - voila- diagnosis time! At least, that's what people always assume. Me, not so much. I was always a "weird" kid growing up. I took things literally, constantly asked questions that everyone somehow already understood, … Continue reading Diagnosis Story Time!
Category: Reflections
High and Low: Functioning labels
High and low. High functioning. Low functioning. I am told that there is nothing between. You are either one end or the other. There is no middle ground. High "You don't even look autistic," a stranger tells me. I spend the next day observing myself. I check my facial expressions. Am I supposed to not … Continue reading High and Low: Functioning labels
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