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Certified "Mentally Disabled" Aspie?

I have heard a lot of autistic’s refer to themselves as disabled. None of them meant mentally though. Different ones had different issues that interfered with their ability to function well enough in a work or social environment. Maybe you could ask your doctor what he means by that?
 
No way with a tested IQ of 123 and graduating the university with honors are you mentally retarded\disabled.. I know this from experience with people who's IQ are in the 50-70 range. Either you are misunderstanding something, or your doctor has been hitting up his prescription meds...
 
Stigmas go along with any diagnosis that doesn't fit the ideal. Pay no attention to the name-calling or the terms used to classify your condition. The important thing is that you have some information that helps you understand what it is that is going on with you. Like many who responded to this post, I also don't believe that you should give too much credit to those who produce labels so easily. The ND conditions are too varied and 3-dimensional for labels to apply accurately to anyone. There are no precise measurements.

For me, I never concern myself with the current, common, PC, accepted, medical, or general terms used to suggest a diagnosis. It's what the diagnosis means that is more important than the words used to explain it or categorize it. I don't expect to be treated any differently than any other person. It's the medical profession that demands a term for a patient's condition. You don't have to wear the label. Just be yourself the best way you know how.
 
I think you sound very intelligent, insightful and aware. And yes, you do sound like you might well be a Aspergirl, or Aspie woman, whatever term you prefer.

I just read Spectrum Women; Walking to the best of Autism

And am now reading Aspergirls.

I suggest you keep researching and look for someone knowledgeable about how "high functioning" Autism, presents in women.

I have been misdiagnosed and other diagnosed (PTSD) and still need to find an adequate specialist to give me the confirmation I know that I'm eligible for. So, I know how it feels to identify, but not, to have recieved the diagnosis that fits, and is obvious to oneself.

You sure sound like an Aspie woman though.

I joke about being a "retarded genius" and I'm not even being hyperbolic.
 
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