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.......... PDA can be deeply mysterious, and sometimes the explanations to some of its more obscure and puzzling aspects can be hidden from even its host. It can lead us to do terrible things, it can make us impulsive; but at the same time it can – more often than people realize – be a good thing. Acts of charm, selflessness and courage can also be attributed to its fickle and unpredictable nature, and numerous other endearing and philanthropic qualities can also be derived from its very essence.
Also, autism has nothing to do with a person’s upbringing. Some autistic people I know are among the politest and most pleasant people I’ve met. Our autism has a neurological basis and should be treated as such, and some of our more quirky or forthright behaviors shouldn’t be perceived as ‘bad manners’ for which our parents are to blame. Now, I am not a medical professional, and I can only really talk for myself, but since I have firsthand experience of autism, I feel I am qualified to some degree to talk about it; especially from a first-person perspective. It is not my aim to glorify or justify my own misbehavior, and I ought to point out that if I do come across as self-pitying – or, worse, a spoiled brat – at any point then I assure you it’s not intentional. I simply intend to demystify PDA and autism and dispel a few myths. So, without further ado, I will try my best, with panache, grace and clarity, to provide you with a subjective report of what it’s like to be a highly sensitive, high-functioning autistic millennial in a confusing modern world.
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