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1. Are you on the autistic spectrum? Yes, I am officially diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, possibly also OCD. If so, please list your MBTI type. No.
2. If not officially diagnosed, have you ever thought that it was likely that you might be on the autistic spectrum? I am officially diagnosed.
3. If either one or both of the previous questions apply to you, how would you describe your autism (or in the case of the second question, possible autism) in relation to your life? I'm pretty much an social outcast and have been all my life. How would you describe your condition? I am shy, I enjoy conceiving internal fantasy worlds in my head but I have no way of knowing how to bring them to fruition. How is your life affected by it, if at all? I require predictability, I don't like changes in my environment, and if sudden changes happen, I become uneasy and even volatile. How do you perceive non-autists? Ignorant bastards who don't understand people.
4. This question is for everyone, whether on the spectrum or not: How many people with an autistic spectrum disorder do you personally know personally? No one that I'm aware of (at least not officially). How severe is it? N/A If possible, what do you think the would be the MBTI type of the person? The one person I possibly suspect is likely an INTJ, actually.
5. If you are NOT on the autistic spectrum, how would you personally describe autism and how you perceive it? I'm not sure.
6. For everyone: What do you think is the cause of autism? Genetic, most likely. Do you think that it is, in fact, a disorder, or rather a difference in brain structure? I tend to think it's mostly a personality difference that society finds undesirable. Do you think there should be a cure? What is your opinion of the neurodiversity movement? The only cure I think should be made is a change in other people's perceptions of autistic people. But I refuse to accept other people unless they accept me...and for some reason, I don't really want people to accept me, because then I'll have an excuse to continue my bitterness towards humanity.
7. If you are on the autistic spectrum, what anecdotes do you have that are particularly revealing of your condition, or related to it? i.e. are there any particular moments where your condition has resulted in a comic situation? I misinterpret people's language because I am not all that familiar with hip similes; I also have obsessive knowledge about my fields of interest; I need to follow a structured routine and changes must be announced ahead of time; I have very poor social skills. A sad/tragic situation? I wonder what the point is, people must have seen it coming. And if it didn't happen to me, I don't see why I should care. A particular situation where it has been a burden? Every time I go out in public and seeing people find it easier to function in the ways I find difficult. A blessing? I'm pretty much smarter than everyone else.
8. Same as the above, accept for non-autists. Any notable situations that you can recall where the subject of autism or an autistic individual was prominent? N/A
9. If you are an autist, are there any relatives of yours that you suspect of being on the spectrum? Some of my uncles on my father's side -- none of them are really that social.
10. Please mark the option that applies to you in the poll attached to this thread. Okay.

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