Okay, I confess: I've started watching #TheGoodDoctor out of curiosity.
Now, I need to talk about it with the @actuallyautistic people, but I'm also interested in non-autistic impressions.
Of course there's the question of representation. #seanmurphy is the stereotypical savant autistic. But there are people like him, right? To me, that's fine.
Then there's a lot of prejudice. To me, it seems a bit exaggerated. If he has succeeded in studying medicine, why are they so concerned?
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@Sci_Fi_FanGirl @actuallyautistic
"Then there's a lot of prejudice. To me, it seems a bit exaggerated."
I've watched it since the beginning, and I'd say if they're not accurate on the prejudice, they're down-playing it. I think IRL it would be much worse than what they've shown.
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Okay... Thank you. Have you experienced similar things? Do you think it might be different on other jobs?
@Sci_Fi_FanGirl @actuallyautistic
I work in a highly technical field, and I frequently joke that there are more PhDs per square foot at my company than in a hospital. My situation would be very similar.
@ScottSoCal @actuallyautistic So, your employer and your coworkers don't know you're autistic? If they knew, they would question your ability to perform on the job?
@Sci_Fi_FanGirl @actuallyautistic
It's not about the label, it's about the behavior. They know I'm a pain in the ass to work with. They know I don't respect titles, position, or salary. They know I won't hesitate to tell them they're wrong, when they are.
I'm "not a team player", and I don't "communicate effectively". Just look at any of my performance reviews. But I do get the job done, well enough that I've out-lasted just about everyone who had a real problem with me.
I love that description 😅
At least they appreciate your skills. They seem to be satisfied with your work and consider this more important than your social skills.
@Sci_Fi_FanGirl @actuallyautistic
I write much better than I speak, by the way. I'm the king of e-mails and powerpoint, but in person I've been described as "intense".