I get that all the time. "I never would have guessed you were Autistic," which is hurtful, but it's the guilt that I don't really suffer, because look how normal I look.
I had a student radio show in college where I did religious programming. I was amazing at it. And then after the show, I had a meltdown where my brain shut off and I was completely unable to speak, interact with others or process my own emotions.
I can lead incredible classes and workshops for my work, and then need to hide in a bathroom because I used up my spoons and I need to recharge.
Just because I am spending the spoons doesn't mean they are unlimited.
I think the only thing people should do when told about a disability is just be polite. For instance, when a colleague mentioned she had severe allergies, I did ask if there was anything she wished me to know in order to see to her health and comfort.
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I had a student radio show in college where I did religious programming. I was amazing at it. And then after the show, I had a meltdown where my brain shut off and I was completely unable to speak, interact with others or process my own emotions.
I can lead incredible classes and workshops for my work, and then need to hide in a bathroom because I used up my spoons and I need to recharge.
Just because I am spending the spoons doesn't mean they are unlimited.
I think the only thing people should do when told about a disability is just be polite. For instance, when a colleague mentioned she had severe allergies, I did ask if there was anything she wished me to know in order to see to her health and comfort.