Is there a place for me?

[Nyvara]

OK, I'm no expert about autism not going to claim to be. How ever with respect maybe you should speak to a Doctor about your discomfort in dealing with "normal" people. She/He could prescribe something that could help stabilize you enough to get along with folks. If you already are then ask about a different kind.

I don't like to advocate medication but in some cases I have discovered it to be helpful if not full on necessary.

No matter where you go what you do things won't change unless the underlying causes of your issues change. Those issues aren't the people around you and those people will exist in every facet of your life in game and out.

[Phenidate]

A number of people keep asking for details, or making wild assumptions about fairly cut and dry details.
Or just completely ignoring the topic of the thread to play armchair life coach, giving advice about how to 'be better'. I wouldn't take such advice on a video game forum - don't act surprised Sasarayu doesn't either.

Instead of doing that - go here: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
This is where I went after I was diagnosed - plenty of information whether it's your child, you as an adult - or especially if you're willing to take the time to understand what autism is.
There's plenty of other sites like it.
There's also wikipedia.
There's also google.
There is zero reason to be ignorant.

Stop asking for proof - unless you're willing to go through what that process involves.
What's the process?
You show me your medical records, I'll show you mine. I'm not shy about sharing deeply personal information you have to sign a waiver to allow someone else to access - but I'll want the same in return.

Don't tell me you were expecting some membership card or award certificate to prove it. Maybe if we're lucky I might have kept one of my medals from my time in the special olympics.

Lord help me if someone drops a 'it's all in your head' - because I assume you know where the brain is as well as I do. Disabilities stem from defects, deformities or injuries to the body. That includes the brain.
Technically we could do a CAT scan - but DSM and ICD exist and are the standard - plus I flat out hate doing CAT scans.

OK, I'm no expert about autism not going to claim to be. How ever with respect maybe you should speak to a Doctor about your discomfort in dealing with "normal" people. She/He could prescribe something that could help stabilize you enough to get along with folks. If you already are then ask about a different kind.

I don't like to advocate medication but in some cases I have discovered it to be helpful if not full on necessary.

No matter where you go what you do things won't change unless the underlying causes of your issues change. Those issues aren't the people around you and those people will exist in every facet of your life in game and out.

Not at all wrong - I don't advocate medication either - but medication isn't the only answer medicine has, and rarely the first one. Advocate for behavioral training, counseling, mentoring.
Those are the first options for autism and basically any other developmental disability.

I eventually ended up on meds - plus there's only so much you can do about things like bipolar disorder. Thankfully - lithium just works.

[Iscah]

Instead of doing that - go here: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism
This is where I went after I was diagnosed - plenty of information whether it's your child, you as an adult - or especially if you're willing to take the time to understand what autism is.
There's plenty of other sites like it.
There's also wikipedia.
There's also google.
There is zero reason to be ignorant.

While I haven't looked into it myself, apparently a lot of autistic/Asperger's people don't like Autism Speaks and disagree with how they present it as something needing to be cured.

[Phenidate]

While I haven't looked into it myself, apparently a lot of autistic/Asperger's people don't like Autism Speaks and disagree with how they present it as something needing to be cured.

I hadn't had an feeling like that - but I've mostly been looking at their adult resources for working and accommodations. They've also helped me get in contact with several people - doctor, lawyers, etc. in the past.

I suppose I'll have to look at what else they have before I recommend it again though - there isn't any real cure for most disabilities like autism, just training and coping skills. Couldn't say for sure if that's a part of this though. I could link some of the other things I've looked at myself - but those are generally published papers on research and studies, which I understand not many people are interested in.

[Lalarrific]

I hadn't had an feeling like that - but I've mostly been looking at their adult resources for working and accommodations. They've also helped me get in contact with several people - doctor, lawyers, etc. in the past.

I suppose I'll have to look at what else they have before I recommend it again though - there isn't any real cure for most disabilities like autism, just training and coping skills. Couldn't say for sure if that's a part of this though. I could link some of the other things I've looked at myself - but those are generally published papers on research and studies, which I understand not many people are interested in.

I'd recommend this website: https://autisticadvocacy.org/