Got invited to the give the keynote speech at an autism conference

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EnricoPallazzo said:

curl-6 said:

Thanks heaps for all the kind words guys!

I was unsure how to respond to that post, but I think this is probably the best solution.

Great advice; speaking for myself, diagnosis made a world of difference. I didn't get one until I was 19, and before that I got no support and was endlessly frustrated with myself for not thinking or feeling the way the people around me did. Getting an answer was like having a blindfold taken off.

Glad to help. I once asked my cousing if he didnt think it was bad to be labeling so many people as autists as in his case he's got a great job, a house, 2 kids etc so he could be considered "normal", if he didnt feel like it wasnt necessary. In his words he said "no it was amazing, it was like being released from prision because know I can understand why people are like they are and why my reactions are not understood sometimes. Also helps me to deal with the world in a much easier way because now I know how it works".

I hope you can give a great speech, nice work.

Thanks man!

The way I look at it, we all get labelled anyway. I'd rather be labelled as Autistic and be understood than be labeled rude, lazy, oversensitive and annoying.