The Story About The Autistic Escort

"Since my misdiagnosis, I’ve emailed my psychologist evidence that autistic people can be sex workers. He’s said he’s going to consult with other psychologists who specialize in autism and get back to me. It’s been over a month and I haven’t heard from him."

This sounds like a lazy doctor that hit a particularly motivated patient. Why wouldn't the psychologist have referred the author to someone else if autism wasn't their speciality? Why just tell them they're wrong and punch a clock? Better option would've been to give their assessment and a referral for a second opinion.

I couldn’t wrap my head around the point she was trying to make in the article. Maybe I’m autistic too.

So she thinks she’s autistic because she “identifies” as autistic, even though a qualified psychologist says she’s not? Typical Huff Post BS.

Huffington Compost is to news as subway is to fine dining. Emailing a doctor sounds very progressive.

The author makes a good point about misdiagnosis in the psychology field. She is dealing with a psychologist - not a psychiatrist - and I would strongly recommend she find a doctor who can offer a proper diagnosis.

I think its a mistake for a psychologist to base a diagnosis on a clients profession. It’s very easy for folks with mental illness to mask symptoms in an effort to avoid being stigmatized. Sex work is actually a perfect profession for many folks who suffer from mental illness - as it involves a facade rather than the real person.

I think the lock downs and lack of human contact have caused many folks to relook at their mental health, and with the added time alone, they have made their own diagnosis. Whether the self diagnosis is correct is a very different question.

Based on the article - I’m confused why the author continues with her current psychologist.

Some people with autism are hypersexual.

The self-diagnosis and internet symptom shopping I didn't dwell on because that isn't an issue connected with her choice of work. Lots of people have that tendency, even if it's just to have people they can relate to. She might be onto something regarding her condition, but a first person narrative written to persuade isn't going to tell us much. Mental illness is something the afflicted often don't realize they have, so it's interesting that the author was so adamant about autism.

In my experience, there are a lot of jobs related to “helping people” meant for the more nurturing empathetic types but the people involved with them are anything but. There are a lot of counselors or people meant to “reach out” who I think just got into it who were in it for the easy paycheck. (Then realized it wasn’t so easy after all and resent their role). Maybe I’m just cynical but I can understand people trusting themselves more for a self-diagnosis than somebody who truly isn’t listening to what you have to say, and you would rather save the time and money. and not deal with them. Yes layperson self-therapy isn’t the best but sometimes it’s just what is available.

That goes double for anybody involved in anything related to sex work. One common question that dancers ask each other is finding references for therapists who don’t go around blaming all their problems on their job and that’s it.

That being said, there are also individuals (especially if below 30 years old) who use self-diagnosed mental illnesses as an excuse to be an asshole. And blame autism, anxiety, depression, etc for just being cruel or manipulative to others. Maybe they have a legit condition but they are certainly exaggerating. 🙄

I don't understand what "autism" means any more. When I first heard about autism, it was a serious mental problem that prevented prevented people from having normal social interactions or even speaking. In the movie Rainman, Dustin Hoffman was a high-functioning autistic person. Now you can be a fully functioning individual and still be on the autism "spectrum." It seems like you can define yourself as autistic if you have any problems with interacting with others. Who doesn't?

Everyone wants to be a victim. Doesnt really matter what it is.

Three whores walk into a bar.

One is autistic - one has Tourette’s- and the other is born again.

I’ve got no punch line - but I’d love watching them avoid eye contact after I pay them to suck my cock together...

"I'm actually making history tonight as the first person with Asperger's to host SNL. Or at least the first to admit it. So I'll make a lot of eye contact with the cast tonight. But already I'm pretty good at running human in emulation mode...Look, I know I say or post strange things but that's just how my brain works. To anyone I have offended, I just want to say I reinvented electric cars and I'm sending people to Mars on a rocket ship. Did you think I was also going to be a chill normal dude?"

- The Dogefather, May 8th 2021

"That being said, there are also individuals (especially if below 30 years old) who use self-diagnosed mental illnesses as an excuse to be an asshole. And blame autism, anxiety, depression, etc for just being cruel or manipulative to others."

- The Spicemomma, May 1st 2021

But I suppose Elon Musk is a lil older than 30...

Lol!

I think one of my ATFs had mild autism. Hurt her money some, cause she had no game with the custies who want the dancer to suck up to them a lot. The self-discipline helped her have a killer bod and killer pole work. Also helped her ace school and move on to an allied health career. Probably for the best if her kids inherit her mild autism. I think a typical kid might find her too stern.