Isn’t autism a medical diagnosis?
Yes. Autism is formally recognised as a neurodevelopmental condition and can be diagnosed through medical or psychological assessment.
But Autism Spectrum of Being isn’t about replacing that — it’s about expanding the lens.
ASB recognises that beyond the diagnosis, there’s a lived experience: sensory, emotional, relational.
It honours that experience as fully human — whether or not a formal label is in place.
Are you saying autism isn’t a disability?
Autism can absolutely be disabling — especially in a world not built for it.
ASB doesn’t deny that.
It simply offers another truth alongside it: that disability can exist with dignity, meaning, and worth.
It’s possible to need support and reject the idea of being broken.
Different isn’t less. Needing help doesn’t mean lacking value.
What if I’m not sure I’m autistic?
That’s okay.
Many people spend years — even decades — unsure.
Maybe you mask so well even you’ve lost track of who you are.
Maybe you relate deeply to autistic experiences, but you’re not ready or able to seek a diagnosis.
ASB isn’t about gatekeeping.
If the words feel right, if the stories sound like yours — this space is for you.
How does this relate to ADHD?
Autism and ADHD often overlap.
Many people are both — though this is only just beginning to be understood more widely.
While ASB centres the autistic experience, it welcomes those who are ADHD, AuDHD, or still figuring it out.
No checkboxes. No purity tests. Just lived experience.
Can I share this with my doctor or therapist?
Yes.
You can share any part of ASB — especially if it helps you find words for things you’ve struggled to explain.
You deserve to be heard, and if this language helps that happen, it’s here for you.
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