In 2005 I was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder, consistent with Asperger’s Syndrome, Non Verbal Disorder. After this diagnosis I felt I finally had an answer to many years of disappointments and frustration. My family was finally relieved that we finally had an answer. Follow my journey. [read more]
Years ago after being diagnosed with Autism I accepted the fact that I had a hidden disability and to many people I looked normal. Today on my Facebook feed there was a list of traits of the autistic employee. I identify with many of them.
Needs their breaks
Recharges best alone
Prefers to work independently
Has a lot of questions
Meets deadlines and holds high personal expectations
Misses company parties
Speaks their mind
Works at unexpected times and goes in early
Takes requests literally
Reads the energy of the room but misses social cues
At a recent AANE group session, we discussed AI and how it effects us. For me, AI kind of scares me because of the potential for scams and fraud. From childhood on with my family I was always told I was too sensitive in communication. I do not care for the social niceties because sometimes I feel they are fake. I know at times I want to tell the truth but I know there is a risk there and people do not want to hear it. I struggle with anxiety most of my life and it was a part of some of my family members personality. It came down from my father. I am great at overthinking in my day to day life. It caused me to walk away from situations that, if I had been more patient, would have turned out just fine. At times I give up too easily on good experiences. At other times I just did not like dealing with the conflicts. I have worked with my therapist for over 25 years and we have learned a lot from each other.
