r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • 6d ago

Neuroscience New study finds online self-reports may not accurately reflect clinical autism diagnoses. Adults who report high levels of autistic traits through online surveys may not reflect the same social behaviors or clinical profiles as those who have been formally diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

https://www.psypost.org/new-study-finds-online-self-reports-may-not-accurately-reflect-clinical-autism-diagnoses/
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u/whichwitch9 6d ago

It's a double standard to say masking is uncomfortable but then expect everyone else to be uncomfortable around you to not mask. I don't think you understand it is still exhausting if you are not autistic, especially if you are introverted. You need to accept balance is necessary or understand you will always have pushback. Everyone is being asked to adapt behavior. That's normal.

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u/StuChenko 5d ago

It's not the same level for introverts as it is for people with autism. Feeling a bit introverted and shy is not the same as being autistic, doesn't even come close.

I haven't asked anyone to be uncomfortable all the time. I've asked for NTs to meet us halfway and try to understand us and adapt to us as much as we do to them. Balance is necessary but the NT idea of balance is doing everything their way.

You've basically proved my point by dismissing my call for balance and to be met halfway then lecturing me on balance and how I must adapt.

It's a very common behaviour form NTs. They absolutely fundamentally resist making changes and adapting for us while telling us we need to adapt and that it's just part of life and that everyone has to do it. As I said, it's a massive double standard.