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You hear a lot of horror stories of fellow autistics ending up with PTSD from therapies like ABA, (which was developed by the same guy who invented conversion therapy.)
I've had an ADHD diagnosis since preschool, but met all the criteria for autism. Mom and my long time psychiatrist made the decision to use just the ADHD label because there was less stigma attached and at the time of my diagnosis you could not be autistic and ADHD at the same time.
Never mind that there is a 40 - 60% comorbidity rate of ADHD among autistics...
That fact aside, the inaccurate label I had shielded me from therapies like ABA, which I can tell you hands down would have been a disaster.
Even as a very young child my stubbornness was a byword in my family. I didn't want to do something; I would point blank refuse.
Put hands on me, I would wriggle free or fight to do so. My family learned early on, I responded to logic and reason. Ask, don't force or treat me like I was stupid and I generally comply. Be clear about the rules, my order loving little soul would adhere.
Insult my intelligence or baby talk to me, not happening. Try to force an outcome, I would do the exact opposite out of sheer frustration.