TBH I took an online test recently through an Autism charity because I have OCD tendencies, along with the symptoms you mentioned and things like that which do impact my life (and I guess makes me seem quite weird or annoying to other people) so I think I may be on the Autism spectrum like yourself.
One thing I have learned though is; do not expect support from people, and do not expect to be able to talk openly and honestly about things like that with people - family or otherwise. The truth is that there is a lot of judgement and ignorance toward Autism etc so I'm afraid that it just may take awhile for your family to get used to it.
Have you tried saying to them something like; "It really bothers me when you bring up the Autism so often, I'm still the same old me"…?
Because, whether it is down to 'Autism' or not, it is a part of you and a part of who your are and your personality. It's time that they realise that and also come to terms with it too. It's a big learning curve for all of you.
I want to just mention as well that there are a lot of successful, happy people out there with Autism. With a little more understanding, people with Autism can feel a bit more accepted, maybe try talking more to your parents about how you feel?
Have you tried talking about it with them, explaining them that you don't like it? (maybe write down you thoughts first so you don't have to think about it before speaking ;) )
They probably have all the clichés related to autism in mind and of course when you're looking for something you always find it... Just look at all the conspiracy theories ^^"
From what you wrote you and I are basically the same btw XD
I have asperger's syndrome and everyone make fun of it or act like I have down syndrome so I try to keep it a secret.
ok... don't really know if i can share this here but still gonna do it hee..
(￣∇￣") sorry
so recently i have been told i have autism, on a serious note though not like a kid from class told me that. they even took some tests like guessing why someone feels some type of way in a given situation and too know when someone is joking or being serious and what not. but i got them all right.. the thing is, i don't mind having it but i have noticed that whenever i do something it feels like my parents put a note on me saying "autism"
an example was when i was looking for something but i wasn't there where it was supposed to be so i asked my mom but she she just looked at me not taking my question seriously, though i think it's rather normal to expect something to be there where it usually is
also when i'm on a birthday i do feel uncomfortable around strangers and also when talking to someone i don't know but i also tough that was rather normal.
one thing i do know is that i'm a introvert. I like being alone in my room and i prefer chatting on my phone rather than calling but last time i said that to my parents they literally said "now you are really acting like a autistic person" and i got so fucking pissed because it's not only in these two examples they have done it, they have done it a lot more.
btw the symptoms i have where not feeling comfortable with physical contact, not enjoying spending time with other people, thinking about a certain answer longer and looking more at the smallest details
i won't deny it if i have it but i just hate it when thy say "autism" at regular stuff i do