If you know one person with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) then you know ONE person with ASD. There are many different levels and many different manifestations of ASD. You can’t say that “all” people with ASD are this or that. That wouldn’t be accurate. Actually not being sensitive to needs of others due to difficulty wuth relating to others is very common among people with ASD, but again not always.

Saying that “self diagnosing or diagnosing others” is a huge pet peeve of mine. People often do if for attention. He says he has ASD but doesn’t have a proper diagnosis? So he is self diagnosing then? He wouldn’t know what to say to a doctor? Is he for real?

I’d say that it’s better to avoid political discussions if you know it’s causing problems. I’d also say if friendship causes stress and bad feelings, then what’s the point to maintain it?