Barksdale and his wife, Brionna, shared their story with TODAY.
I hate talking to people because it seems they always misinterpret anything I’m trying to say, especially when I’m talking about trying to convey emotions. It’s difficult for me to understand people, understand their emotions, and understand myself and my emotions. Most times, it’s easier for me to just be alone.
Was I surprised that he was diagnosed with autism? Yes and no. I never said anything about it, but afterwards, looking back, I can say, “Oh, that makes sense in retrospect.”Courtesy Joe BarksdaleThere’s an autism specialist in Southern California that my therapist referred me to. There were extensive interviews and also assessment tests in that process. I was diagnosed as high functioning autistic.It made me more comfortable with who I am.
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