It wasn’t the case 20 years ago as we have learnt so much in the diagnosis and follow ups. My daughter is a key stage 1 teacher/leader and they are instrumental nowadays in helping parents into the recognition of the whole spectrum.
My fishing gear is nicely divided in tackle boxes between sea, lakes and river stuff now and my screws and fixing are in a fair order.. ironmongery still needs a bit of work as does plumbing bits but stains and varnish’s have been put to good use on garden furniture. ... bikes in terrible...
When in Greece during the 90’s I would quite happily join the locals in a spot of goat warbling. Of course nowadays I’m a little slower in body and mind but still meet occasionally with the like minded in West Ashling with the
local warblers for their monthly get together.