Is it my Autism or because I'm an ABDL???

[ABDElsa]

So, question. I'm 25 but I sure don't feel it I'm very immature and sensitive. I do not like horror movies as I'm too scared to watch them. Pretty much anything sexual grosses me out. I have no desire for romance and am asexual. I still watch a lot of the shows I watched from my childhood I have not outgrown them. I collect many stuffed animals and still sleep with a stuffed Pooh Bear to this day. And of course I am obsessed with Frozen.

I'd love to get the opinions of the ABDL community. I have high functioning Autism known as Aspergers, and of course am ABDL. I'm trying to figure out if these traits are common of ABDLs or if it's more because of my Autism. Basically I've never really completely grown up I still feel like a kid at times which could explain why I like to dress and act as a Baby sometimes. But does being ABDL mean that we still have kind of the mentality of children. Or do ABDLs still engage in adult activities like sex/porn, horror movies, etc.?

Because again I'm very sensitive to a lot of things and I'm wondering if that's because I'm ABDL or because I'm Autistic. Could it be that deep down I really am still just a Baby and haven't/never will mentally grow up. Or is it because of my Autism? I know ABDLs still watch and engage in children's programming and activities, but is that by choice or because they can't handle/are sensitive to adult activities? Or can they handle/engage in adult activities outside of regressing as ABDLs?

Does being ABDL actually affect your mentality and make you more sensitive and unable to handle certain things not for kids (Adult things) or is it just something we do because we like it or we choose too. I would gladly appreciate some help on this issue from the ABDL Community and those with Autism as well. Thanks and as always...stay Diapered.

Just a couple things I threw together on my phone for this post. Which do you guys like better?

 

[FishNut]

I'll start from the bottom - I prefer the second.

In my very late teens (18 or so), I was diagnosed as having ADHD, with ASD thrown into the mix as well, so on Ritalin and then Dexamphetamine for a few years, but I personally found very little difference, probably due to more ASD than ADHD leanings
High functioning (well paying job, hold down work for long periods of time etc)

What I find is that I get very fixated on certain things for long periods of time.
RC Cars
Tropical Fish
Online Gaming
Rockhounding
Fishing
ABDL "stuff"

When it comes to my sexuality.. I'm not sure? Does that even make sense? Afraid of looking, lets run with that.
I don't like horror films, and have a habit of rewatching series/movies that I enjoy - Top Gear, Boston Legal, House, 30 Rock, The Big Bang Theory

Over the last few years i've gone from being almost straight DL to ABDL (buying pacifiers, onesies, bibs, rompers etc). and have been trying to work out how to turn my bed into a crib (would need to be removable etc)

I don't find myself wanting to engage in "childish" actives (beyond what is adult acceptable - Building "stuff" around the house, RC Cars, Lego, z-scale trainsets), and don't enjoy children's TV shows (do however enjoy animated movies)

 

[siysiy]

So, question. I'm 25 but I sure don't feel it I'm very immature and sensitive. I do not like horror movies as I'm too scared to watch them. Pretty much anything sexual grosses me out. I have no desire for romance and am asexual. I still watch a lot of the shows I watched from my childhood I have not outgrown them. I collect many stuffed animals and still sleep with a stuffed Pooh Bear to this day. And of course I am obsessed with Frozen.

I'd love to get the opinions of the ABDL community. I have high functioning Autism known as Aspergers, and of course am ABDL. I'm trying to figure out if these traits are common of ABDLs or if it's more because of my Autism. Basically I've never really completely grown up I still feel like a kid at times which could explain why I like to dress and act as a Baby sometimes. But does being ABDL mean that we still have kind of the mentality of children. Or do ABDLs still engage in adult activities like sex/porn, horror movies, etc.?

Because again I'm very sensitive to a lot of things and I'm wondering if that's because I'm ABDL or because I'm Autistic. Could it be that deep down I really am still just a Baby and haven't/never will mentally grow up. Or is it because of my Autism? I know ABDLs still watch and engage in children's programming and activities, but is that by choice or because they can't handle/are sensitive to adult activities? Or can they handle/engage in adult activities outside of regressing as ABDLs?

Does being ABDL actually affect your mentality and make you more sensitive and unable to handle certain things not for kids (Adult things) or is it just something we do because we like it or we choose too. I would gladly appreciate some help on this issue from the ABDL Community and those with Autism as well. Thanks and as always...stay Diapered.

Just a couple things I threw together on my phone for this post. Which do you guys like better?
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Although everyone is different, I think being a Little and using regression as a way off work thing out. Can make you more emotionally intelligent. And able to work things out in a childlike way.

There is a lot to be said for a (k.I.S.S) Keep, It, Simple, Stupid.

There does seem to be alot of people that are autistic and Little. But I really don't know about that.

I know that there is nothing wrong in be who you are.

Hugs

 

[ABDElsa]

I'll start from the bottom - I prefer the second.

In my very late teens (18 or so), I was diagnosed as having ADHD, with ASD thrown into the mix as well, so on Ritalin and then Dexamphetamine for a few years, but I personally found very little difference, probably due to more ASD than ADHD leanings
High functioning (well paying job, hold down work for long periods of time etc)

What I find is that I get very fixated on certain things for long periods of time.
RC Cars
Tropical Fish
Online Gaming
Rockhounding
Fishing
ABDL "stuff"

When it comes to my sexuality.. I'm not sure? Does that even make sense? Afraid of looking, lets run with that.
I don't like horror films, and have a habit of rewatching series/movies that I enjoy - Top Gear, Boston Legal, House, 30 Rock, The Big Bang Theory

Over the last few years i've gone from being almost straight DL to ABDL (buying pacifiers, onesies, bibs, rompers etc). and have been trying to work out how to turn my bed into a crib (would need to be removable etc)

I don't find myself wanting to engage in "childish" actives (beyond what is adult acceptable - Building "stuff" around the house, RC Cars, Lego, z-scale trainsets), and don't enjoy children's TV shows (do however enjoy animated movies)

IKR Same here. I get fixated on things, I don't like horror movies, I like to re-watch stuff, and over the years have gone from just a DL to an ABDL buying Adult Diapers with Baby Prints on them (Bambino Classico being the first), Pacifiers, Onesies, a bottle, and desire my own nursery with a crib to sleep in.

 

[ABDElsa]

Although everyone is different, I think being a Little and using regression as a way off work thing out. Can make you more emotionally intelligent. And able to work things out in a childlike way.

There is a lot to be said for a (k.I.S.S) Keep, It, Simple, Stupid.

There does seem to be alot of people that are autistic and Little. But I really don't know about that.

I know that there is nothing wrong in be who you are.

Hugs

Thank you I appreciate that.

 

[WeakEndPartyPerson]

So, question. I'm 25 but I sure don't feel it I'm very immature and sensitive. I do not like horror movies as I'm too scared to watch them. Pretty much anything sexual grosses me out. I have no desire for romance and am asexual. I still watch a lot of the shows I watched from my childhood I have not outgrown them. I collect many stuffed animals and still sleep with a stuffed Pooh Bear to this day. And of course I am obsessed with Frozen.

I'd love to get the opinions of the ABDL community. I have high functioning Autism known as Aspergers, and of course am ABDL. I'm trying to figure out if these traits are common of ABDLs or if it's more because of my Autism. Basically I've never really completely grown up I still feel like a kid at times which could explain why I like to dress and act as a Baby sometimes. But does being ABDL mean that we still have kind of the mentality of children. Or do ABDLs still engage in adult activities like sex/porn, horror movies, etc.?

Because again I'm very sensitive to a lot of things and I'm wondering if that's because I'm ABDL or because I'm Autistic. Could it be that deep down I really am still just a Baby and haven't/never will mentally grow up. Or is it because of my Autism? I know ABDLs still watch and engage in children's programming and activities, but is that by choice or because they can't handle/are sensitive to adult activities? Or can they handle/engage in adult activities outside of regressing as ABDLs?

Does being ABDL actually affect your mentality and make you more sensitive and unable to handle certain things not for kids (Adult things) or is it just something we do because we like it or we choose too. I would gladly appreciate some help on this issue from the ABDL Community and those with Autism as well. Thanks and as always...stay Diapered.

Just a couple things I threw together on my phone for this post. Which do you guys like better?
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"And of course"? I wouldn't say being on that spectrum guarantees ABDLism, having Autism can mean toileting is difficult and some Autistic kids can take a long time to potty-train ...that could lead to liking nappies.
(It's the) Same with an obsessional nature, that could also lead to liking nappies.
I - in truth - don't have concrete (if you will) answers and wouldn't want to mis-lead you.
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GISW

 

[ABDElsa]

"And of course"? I wouldn't say being on that spectrum guarantees ABDLism, having Autism can mean toileting is difficult and some Autistic kids can take a long time to potty-train ...that could lead to liking nappies.
(It's the) Same with an obsessional nature, that could also lead to liking nappies.
I - in truth - don't have concrete (if you will) answers and wouldn't want to mis-lead you.
-
GISW

Oh yeah no of course not I never said that if you have Autism you are also an ABDL. What I'm wanting to know is if my mentality of still feeling/acting like a child, being very sensitive to certain things, and no desire for a romantic partner is due to my Autism or being an ABDL since I have both?

 

[littlesimonbaby]

I'll start from the bottom - I prefer the second.

In my very late teens (18 or so), I was diagnosed as having ADHD, with ASD thrown into the mix as well, so on Ritalin and then Dexamphetamine for a few years, but I personally found very little difference, probably due to more ASD than ADHD leanings
High functioning (well paying job, hold down work for long periods of time etc)

What I find is that I get very fixated on certain things for long periods of time.
RC Cars
Tropical Fish
Online Gaming
Rockhounding
Fishing
ABDL "stuff"

When it comes to my sexuality.. I'm not sure? Does that even make sense? Afraid of looking, lets run with that.
I don't like horror films, and have a habit of rewatching series/movies that I enjoy - Top Gear, Boston Legal, House, 30 Rock, The Big Bang Theory

Over the last few years i've gone from being almost straight DL to ABDL (buying pacifiers, onesies, bibs, rompers etc). and have been trying to work out how to turn my bed into a crib (would need to be removable etc)

I don't find myself wanting to engage in "childish" actives (beyond what is adult acceptable - Building "stuff" around the house, RC Cars, Lego, z-scale trainsets), and don't enjoy children's TV shows (do however enjoy animated movies)

we should be friends i like most of that stuff

 

[WeakEndPartyPerson]

Oh yeah no of course not I never said that if you have Autism you are also an ABDL. What I'm wanting to know is if my mentality of still feeling/acting like a child, being very sensitive to certain things, and no desire for a romantic partner is due to my Autism or being an ABDL since I have both?

Okay: That definitely sounds like it stems from Autism ...your Asexuallity that is, not being able to fully understand Love means that (ironically (maybe)) Austism and Asexuallity go hand-in-hand!!!!!!!!!!!
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GISW

 

[OfficialPastelPoppet]

Im autistic too and I definately think it contributes. Stress, hyperfixation, not liking change/growing up, emotional immaturity, sensitivity. All contributing factors for me

 

[ABDElsa]

Okay: That definitely sounds like it stems from Autism ...your Asexuallity that is, not being able to fully understand Love means that (ironically (maybe)) Austism and Asexuallity go hand-in-hand!!!!!!!!!!!
-
GISW

Yeah that makes sense. Honestly I'd rather have a hired Mommy to take care of me and change me instead of a romantic partner. I know it's kind of hard for ABDLs to be in a relationship anyway. But if and I'm only saying if I were to have a romantic partner she'd have to either be an ABDL too and engage in it with me, or at the very least accept me. If she couldn't accept me or she had a problem with me being ABDL then our relationship would not work.

 

[ABDElsa]

Im autistic too and I definately think it contributes. Stress, hyperfixation, not liking change/growing up, emotional immaturity, sensitivity. All contributing factors for me

IKR I have all that too! Stress, hyperfixation, not liking change/growing up, emotional immaturity, and sensitivity.

 

[BobbiSueEllen]

There's a few things in common between AB/DLs and folks with autism: quirkiness, solitude, difficulty with relationships, routine inflexibility (not liking change), fixations. Either way, one doesn't guarantee the other, they're not hand-in-hand, thankfully...but it is interesting to see how many of us folks who love wearing diapers have autism, regardless of variety or intensity (myself included).

 

[ABDElsa]

There's a few things in common between AB/DLs and folks with autism: quirkiness, solitude, difficulty with relationships, routine inflexibility (not liking change), fixations. Either way, one doesn't guarantee the other, they're not hand-in-hand, thankfully...but it is interesting to see how many of us folks who love wearing diapers have autism, regardless of variety or intensity (myself included).

I know right it is very interesting.

 

[GoodniteLover219]

I'm Autstic and have Asperger's too and I think we both share too much in common!

I too am not that big into horror films as they give me nightmares for weeks. Anything sexual also grosses me out too. And the only thing that does make us a little bit different is that you enjoy your AB hobby and have a POWERFUL passion for Frozen. I mean, I love Frozen too don't get me wrong but I'm not as dedicated to it as you are. Nothing wrong there. At least we both love it. And I'm not so much of an AB as I am just a DL- just enjoying wearing my nighttime pants.

My different passion is probably Anime girls and animals and dinosaurs honestly. For the Anime girls bit it's not in a sexual way, but more like I adore them and wished I could relate and be like them.

I too sometimes act like my child self. I've never grown out of loving animals, dinosaurs, cartoons, Anime, and imaginative play.

So to answer your question: It could be both. A lot of us are like this. We share too much in common and we just don't wish to grow up at times. Others just enjoy it for pleasure and desires. But all in all, it's always fascinating to learn what everything means to us all.

 

[BobbiSueEllen]

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I like the one with the baby items in the pieces. I'm just not a rattle girl is all, toddlers don't do rattles.

 

[ABDElsa]

I'm Autstic and have Asperger's too and I think we both share too much in common!

I too am not that big into horror films as they give me nightmares for weeks. Anything sexual also grosses me out too. And the only thing that does make us a little bit different is that you enjoy your AB hobby and have a POWERFUL passion for Frozen. I mean, I love Frozen too don't get me wrong but I'm not as dedicated to it as you are. Nothing wrong there. At least we both love it. And I'm not so much of an AB as I am just a DL- just enjoying wearing my nighttime pants.

My different passion is probably Anime girls and animals and dinosaurs honestly. For the Anime girls bit it's not in a sexual way, but more like I adore them and wished I could relate and be like them.

I too sometimes act like my child self. I've never grown out of loving animals, dinosaurs, cartoons, Anime, and imaginative play.

So to answer your question: It could be both. A lot of us are like this. We share too much in common and we just don't wish to grow up at times. Others just enjoy it for pleasure and desires. But all in all, it's always fascinating to learn what everything means to us all.

Wow we do have a lot in common! Horror films give me nightmares, sex grosses me out, and I've never outgrown certain things like plushies, cartoons, etc.

 

[ABDElsa]

I like the one with the baby items in the pieces. I'm just not a rattle girl is all, toddlers don't do rattles.

Ok thanks for your feedback.

 

[Chimera]

I highly doubt there is a connection between autism and ABDL. If you are autistic, I assume you know about the forum wrongplanet. I've seen people ask this question on there and most people affected with autism don't understand ABDL at all. One person I remember said " I personally do not want to be treated like an infant, ever. An insult to someone who proverbially went to war and back and stepped on every landmine doing it just to do the things most adults take for granted. I don't want to be completely helpless, lying around doing nothing all day but sleeping and pooping in my diaper. Ugh! I'll probably be doing plenty of that when I'm really old. ?" and I think that is a fair point. I was diagnosed by 3 different doctors when I was 4, with autism disorder (ICD-10: F84.0). I struggled in school from beginning to finish but thanks to my IEP the school helped me every step of the way. Of course they were far from perfect but they did the best they could. Now as of last month, I got an AAS degree in medical coding. (Yay, BABY PARTY!!!)

I have heard some people affected with autism can get a positive sensory experience with diapers and other childish items. I have no doubt in my mind that I'm one of them, I've wanted to be back in diapers secretly for as long as I can remember! I used to think a lot of autistic individuals might also be ABDL, but looking at autism forums like wrongplanet opened my eyes to the actual truth of the matter. A fair amount of autistic individuals don't really understand why we want to be babies, when we've worked so hard to get from there to adulthood. Just accept it, buddy. We're a bunch of weirdo diaper loving babies. I wouldn't say I'm proud to be one, but I'm fine with it, I'm fine with diapers if they make me happy. If it feels good, do it...as the old saying goes.

I'm always diapered, 24/7 besides showers and stuff of course. I retain my control and don't try to lose it, I just love diapers themselves. I find SAP to be so interesting, I can't believe just a small amount of it can absorb so much liquid. I mean...WOW! Sometimes I wonder why diapers aren't more popular because you and I both know how convenient they can be, especially during video game sessions or movies.

Another post by a WP member: " I never get infantism. I've heard that there are people who do live the life like big babies. I just don't understand how a normal, mentally stable person would want to sit around all day in diapers sucking a pacifier. Yet I feel ashamed to take my teddy bear to my boyfriend's when I stay round. And yet there are people that exist who live the life of a baby? I just don't get it."


Link to forum thread I'm referencing: https://wrongplanet.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=3950467

 

[ABDElsa]

I highly doubt there is a connection between autism and ABDL. If you are autistic, I assume you know about the forum wrongplanet. I've seen people ask this question on there and most people affected with autism don't understand ABDL at all. One person I remember said " I personally do not want to be treated like an infant, ever. An insult to someone who proverbially went to war and back and stepped on every landmine doing it just to do the things most adults take for granted. I don't want to be completely helpless, lying around doing nothing all day but sleeping and pooping in my diaper. Ugh! I'll probably be doing plenty of that when I'm really old. ?" and I think that is a fair point. I was diagnosed by 3 different doctors when I was 4, with autism disorder (ICD-10: F84.0). I struggled in school from beginning to finish but thanks to my IEP the school helped me every step of the way. Of course they were far from perfect but they did the best they could. Now as of last month, I got an AAS degree in medical coding. (Yay, BABY PARTY!!!)

I have heard some people affected with autism can get a positive sensory experience with diapers and other childish items. I have no doubt in my mind that I'm one of them, I've wanted to be back in diapers secretly for as long as I can remember! I used to think a lot of autistic individuals might also be ABDL, but looking at autism forums like wrongplanet opened my eyes to the actual truth of the matter. A fair amount of autistic individuals don't really understand why we want to be babies, when we've worked so hard to get from there to adulthood. Just accept it, buddy. We're a bunch of weirdo diaper loving babies. I wouldn't say I'm proud to be one, but I'm fine with it, I'm fine with diapers if they make me happy. If it feels good, do it...as the old saying goes.

I'm always diapered, 24/7 besides showers and stuff of course. I retain my control and don't try to lose it, I just love diapers themselves. I find SAP to be so interesting, I can't believe just a small amount of it can absorb so much liquid. I mean...WOW! Sometimes I wonder why diapers aren't more popular because you and I both know how convenient they can be, especially during video game sessions or movies.

Another post by a WP member: " I never get infantism. I've heard that there are people who do live the life like big babies. I just don't understand how a normal, mentally stable person would want to sit around all day in diapers sucking a pacifier. Yet I feel ashamed to take my teddy bear to my boyfriend's when I stay round. And yet there are people that exist who live the life of a baby? I just don't get it."


Link to forum thread I'm referencing: https://wrongplanet.net/forums/viewtopic.php?p=3950467

I never said there is a connection between Autism and ABDL that's not what I'm asking at all. I'm wanting to know if my immature sensitive mentally is more due to my Autism or because I'm an ABDL? Also yes Diapers should be more popular because of how convenient they are. There are times when I'm livestreaming a game on YouTube and I have to stop for a minute to use the bathroom. Obviously if were up to me I'd just wear a Diaper while streaming and use that but I can't while my Dad's home because I can't change and dispose of the dirty Diaper immediately. Things will be so much different when I'm on my own. More ABDL private time and wearing Diapers all the time at my own place. My Toilet would get no use from me!!!