Diagnosis of autism might help, along with my vision, mental health issues and associated seizures, which we knew less about when I first applied and was rejected.

Only reason I think I'd seek a diagnosis at this point is for access to support if I needed it. Like, if anything happens with my job, I'm going to try applying for the disability support pension again. -

-but doing a screening test with my psychologist was interesting, and her reactions were kinda funny.

"Ohh! I thought you just had some little quirks" (she admitted upfront that she doesn't know too much about the condition)
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- started to consider I might be autistic in mid '23, thanks to a friend at work who recognised symptoms in me and asked about it.

The more i learnt, the more it seemed to fit... haven't gone for a diagnosis yet as it costs thousands of dollars, -

Was diagnosed with ADHD in November 2023, at 24/25, after a few years of suspecting; my dad's diagnosis the year before was basically confirmation for me though XD but medication has helped.

I've always felt different, and sometimes thought autistic people were relateable, but only -

If santa was in their universe I feel like he'd definitely dress up as him at least once

Oh wow! Having you look for chocolates on the Christmas tree seems like a really fun way to get you involved in the festivities :D

I remember back in the late 2010s I was in denial for so long. Her going mask off felt like a freaking betrayal.

And now I have all this knowledge, enough to win a trivia night with my aunt and uncle, and people still get me related presents

Absolutely. When I get asked, I thank them for offering and for thinking about me.

Or like. Just ask.

"Do you need help?"

I much prefer when someone asks. It's the thought that counts. And the fact that they were more respectful

Who freaking knows. If the amount of people walking into me in train stations and experience in an office has taught me anything, it's that a lot of sighted people don't seem to pay attention to signs

It freaking sucks so much dude.

Someone wanting to feel good shouldn't come above a disabled person's comfort or safety. People need to rethink things. A disabled person is not wrong or rude for turning down unwanted "help". You're wrong for touching someone without permission.