What should I wear to Asperger’s social group activities?

[Anonymous]

Should I just dress casually?

[Siri137]

Asperger's social groups? That's like having a meeting of hermits. People with Asperger's syndrome are anti-social, and much prefer being alone.

[Potteplante]

People on the autism spectrum want connections with other indivuals just as much as everyone else... What the fuck.

[Asker]

That’s just a stereotype. It really depends on the severity of your Asperger’s. I have many close friends and I’d like a boyfriend.

[Siri137]

@Potteplante Yes, true, but people with the condition don't have any issues with being alone, and thrive when they are, and I say this as someone who (unfortunately) has the condition as well. I can't stand "small talk", refuse to gossip (it's stupid and pointless), am always being misunderstood, and a whole heap of other things that just make socialising a great big pain in the... you-know-what.
Besides, most NT's are bloody psychos! Manipulative, deceitful, never saying what they actually mean, constantly gaslighting - ugh! We need our own planet, because most of those people SUCK.

[Potteplante]

Lol, being able and enjoying being on their own doesn't mean they (you) don't need to interact with other. You know what would fix those communication issues? Socializing with those who have similar issues...

Even those on the HIGH end of the spectrum require socialization. Which is the group I prefer working with - because ND on the lower end of the spectrum are often ugh.

[Pete671]

No it isn't and we don't, we just struggle with social interactions because we are more genuine than NTs,,,

[Pete671]

@Potteplante THANK YOU!!!

[Siri137]

@Pete671 If only it were that simple.

[Asker]

I see where all of you are coming from. I think largely, it depends not just on the severity of the Asperger’s, but on people’s personalities, too. Some are more or less outgoing than others. Aspies are no different in that respect.

[Potteplante]

@Pete671 you're welcome. I absolutely HATE when the disabled community gets stigmatized even further - even when it is done by a member of said community.

[Potteplante]

No, it doesn't depend on the severity of autism (Asperger's isn't a thing anymore) - everyone needs and wants interactions and yes - how much depends on the indivual, not the diagnosis.

[Siri137]

@Potteplante What "community"? Where does that exist? I've never seen it, never been to any of their meetings or visited their head office. Where's the member list? There is no "community", it exists only in people's heads, in their imagination.

[Siri137]

@Potteplante It's "not a thing anymore". Really? Because of the stupid (and used only in the U. S.) DSM 4? Because they defined it out of existence? Sure, and Pluto isn't a planet anymore, because... certain people said so! :D

[Asker]

It actually can depend on the severity. I have Asperger’s, have studied it as a carer and I have multiple friends and have dated men with Asperger’s. Sometimes, because of severe problems with emotional reciprocity or sensory issues, or social reciprocity, the more severe Aspies withdraw and prefer their own company.

[OfMiceandMen]

What kind of social? Just standing around or will their be activities that require movement...

If you need to be able to move around, then casual and something stretchy would best, so you can be comfortable during the activities.

If you are just sitting and standing, you could go with a casual dress or something along that line.

[Sixgunsound]

If it's not supposed to be a special occasion why dress like it is?

[FunkyMonkee]

Wear camouflage so they don't know you're there.

[Pete671]

Something plain and non-flirty, casual sounds perfect!!!

[Anonymous]

probably casual is fine. No need to get fancy unless it's an upscale dinner party or something.

[Anonymous]

Wear whatever makes you look good, and feel comfortable.

[Anonymous]

You already asked this.

[Christoff92]

Dress whatever casual attire you want.

[shortster]

Casual seems like a good choice.

[art84]

Casual