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I Need To Ask About "adults" With Autism Using Their Condition As An Excuse For Things Such As Not Working Or Failed Relationships?
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My son is 25 now and from what I understand he doesn't like doing his job. He is living with his dad and stepmother and giving them grief. He won't talk to me. Meanwhile I have an adult friend also with Aspberger autism who pretty much just text messages me. Most of his messages anymore include statements to the effect of being an 'aspie' and how I have had a negative effect on him for various reasons. Mostly him taking me literally. Both my son and this man seem to have a history of… read more

posted January 21, 2014
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Okay. Thanks for your input May.

posted January 22, 2014
A MyAutismTeam Member

Having aspergers or autism doesn't mean you don't have to be a good person. If he's not a good person then don't continue to contact him.

posted January 22, 2014

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