Posts by AutisticAdam@neurodifferent.me
 (DIR) Post #ARHCPhsG8G7lGA5XiS by AutisticAdam@neurodifferent.me
       2023-01-01T20:35:38Z
       
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       I'm autistic and after every conversation and text exchange this happens in my brain:"oh crap should I have said something differently oh crap did I say the wrong thing oh crap were they joking oh crap was that a *question*?"@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic
       
 (DIR) Post #AS6VOXxRqpRTNbsXGS by AutisticAdam@neurodifferent.me
       2023-01-27T12:56:19Z
       
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       Many Autistic people are accused of a lack of empathy. Perhaps we are accused of this, not because of the depth of our actual feelings, but because of society expectations to “look” like we care.@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic #autisticadam #autistic
       
 (DIR) Post #ASHJkGfAlieEPhKwJE by AutisticAdam@neurodifferent.me
       2023-02-02T19:05:57Z
       
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       When I don't pick up on subtext, others think I'm being intentionally rude: This is not true.When I think I'm being detailed and clear, others think I'm being condescending: This is not true.When I try to explain my autistic point of view, they think I'm trying to manipulate them: This is not true.@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic #autisticadam
       
 (DIR) Post #ASd7GQrJVHsrVI22dM by AutisticAdam@neurodifferent.me
       2023-02-12T20:37:37Z
       
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       Autistic people may immediately say “no” or become distressed when a change of plan is suggested, regardless of whether it’s objectively better/necessary. We aren’t tying to be difficult; our brain has perceived a threat and gone into complete survival mode. This is the “fight” response in us.This is why giving us time to process a suggested change is important. It is for me anyway. If we have to respond instantly, there is a chance we’ll say “no” to something positive, because we haven’t had a chance to fully assess it. Given some time, our initial “no”could become an enthusiastic “yes”.@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic
       
 (DIR) Post #ASiOPJLZTLA1p5ntpY by AutisticAdam@neurodifferent.me
       2023-02-15T20:36:59Z
       
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       Autism, depression and anxiety go together very frequently. I have all three. One reason for this, in my view, is because autistic natural behaviours and traits aren't accepted by society. Yes the society thing again.So we're anxious about looking 'weird' and depressed by others' reactions.@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic
       
 (DIR) Post #ASogBMy6AveJ7k5Oro by AutisticAdam@neurodifferent.me
       2023-02-18T21:12:16Z
       
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       I’m impressed by how people seem to just fall into friendships. They spend time with someone, chat with them, do things with them, and a lifelong friendship forms. When I try to do these things, I startle people. With my best efforts, I’m lucky if I build a brief, fragile friendship. *Sigh*@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic
       
 (DIR) Post #ATuu7C4mvB8cdZgqRc by AutisticAdam@neurodifferent.me
       2023-03-22T20:34:27Z
       
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       Never tell an autistic person who has just summoned the courage to tell you they are autistic, that 'you don't seem autistic' and that 'you come across well'Never ever.Why would anyone ever think this is appropriate?At what point did someone think that was a good idea?You'd be very surprised or not surprised.Feel free to list unappropriate words thats been said to you below.@actuallyautistic #actuallyautistic