It is natural for threads like this to be elicit some sensitive reactions and responses, as the posters in them (i.e. people with autism) may have varying degrees of difficulty with communication and processing information and emotions. That is absolutely no criticism of anyone in this thread, it's just a natural observation. Please don't feel that you were targeted or criticised, as an objective outsider, I read all the comments and I saw nothing personally negative said towards you. You are still very much welcomed and valued in this thread, especially given your age and experience.I'm over 80 so some of the terms I use are probably now no longer in fashion or use in clinical psychology . I thought the idea was to express how those who were diagnosed were effected, not argue about whether their experiences were valid in Eligiu's opinion.
I'm not at all surprised that you criticized me rather than empathize with me because you that's the way you treat others consistently on this site. I don't wish to have an argument with you so I'll just say thank you and leave" your" thread. You seem very intent on having everyone agree with your point of view and I simply don't have time too argue with people like you.
Peace !