Should Aspies/Autistics get priority at the Doctor's?

[Progster]

No, I don't think that having Asperger's should entitle me to have priority at the doctor's.

 

[Yes I am]

If one day we get this right, I would feel that I suddenly became disabled

 

[Ellie.s]

If one day we get this right, I would feel that I suddenly became disabled

Agreed.
I'm trying to convince people that there's nothing wrong with being an Aspie, we're just different, not disabled.
I really hate it when people treat me differently. If they gave me priority I would be disappointed.
Rich Allen, I hope you get well soon!

 

[Voltaic]

Yes. I am in the hospital right now. I had to yell at the teller to get me out of the cramped, noisy, bright, flickering, highpitched lights, as I was already fully overstimulated; as well as already having a major meltdown latter that day. Another meltdown, I would have walked out and possibly done harm to myself. All they would need to do is lock me in a dark room, even in handcuffs if need be. Waiting in the wait room (especially in Canada) can be absolute torture to both the senses, and the soul. So bad, that I was willing to shout at a nurse and get security called on me, not because I wanted to raise my voice at someone who's job it is to help people, but because I had to vouch for myself. Something I never want to do again, but would if need be.

 

[Ragnahawk]

I don't agree with skipping the line, but being held in a separate waiting area if the facility does not allow you to schedule an appointment I do agree.

 

[erijon3]

No.

 

[megacomic]

I think people with medical conditions should get priority. I'm an Aspie but I am in no way disabled.