#RedditAutism

Wondering if anybody else has this issue. Often times I find help for people who have been ghosted, but not for people who ghost. I guess this version of it is too specific? I’ve tried for years to make online friends to no avail.…

Let me start off with saying I know this is a silly thing to get annoyed with, definitely a first world problem in the community. I can’t STAND implied statements, specifically, “you know what I mean.” no. I don’t know what you mean.…

Hi everyone! My name is Jenna, and I am a PhD candidate in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Alabama. For my dissertation project, I am exploring the relationship(s) between individuals’ understanding of sexual consent and levels of…

Im 18F, I know self diagnosis is considered wrong but I've exhibited every single symptom of autism before I even had a concept of what autism was.…

I know a lot of autistic people prefer underwired or no bar at all and society in general says this is more comfortable. I'd have to disagree, underwireds SPECIFICALLY with padding are just more comfortable because they have more support and keep them…

I am sure this is not a revelatory feeling for any of us, but I find the way I communicate deeply impacts my dating life. The people I date know I'm autistic - I'm sure to at least hint at neurodivergence before continuing to speak with someone - but they…

today I was scrolling through tiktok and found a live of a Spanish girl (I'm also Spanish) living in Japan and she was answering questions about her life there.…

He's actually new to the company, and I knew since Day 1 that he was autistic. I've always gotten along with every neurodivergent person I've met because of the understanding and shared experiences we have, but then, this guy arrived.…

i’m pretty sure that there are two that already exist but no one‘s active on them. idk who to share this with bc chances are most people who view this aren’t nt ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ submitted by /u/New-Lie-875 [link] [comments]

So I've heard that allegedly autistic people don't undergo synapse pruning, which is a process that occurs during adolescence where our brain removes weak/unused neural connections.…

I can't decide if people in society simply feel that "uncanny valley effect" and subconsciously dislike us, and that's why we face so much untoward subtle discrimination.…

Is it just me or is this just really disrespectful, especially when it’s intentionally done if you’re upset and it’s not something “that’s valid to be mad about because you’re just autistic and acting irrational” and honestly I can get none family even…

Ive been reading through autism Reddit and I’ve been seeing a lot of people talk about the “type of tism” they have. A couple I found were, “good at school” and “good with people” tism.…

My whole life so far has felt like a journey to find a balance between peace and functionality that just doesnt exist. Every tiny thing, hygiene, temperature, speaking, working, even things that I should enjoy like puzzles, games or walks are so draining.…

People ask me what is it like to be autistic. For context, I am late diagnosed Lvl 1. I did not make up this answer but this is what I use. I tell them its like having a one runway airport in your brain.…

I've been on this subreddit, studied the topic and had many autistic people in my life, my biggest wish is that one of them or you would've had my mom for a parent.…

My therapy homework is to create a playlist of songs that have words, but no negativity at all in them. I'm very soothed by music, but influenced by emotions I sense from others.…

Like do you want to share your life with someone and have a romantic relationship or do you enjoy being by yourself and staying single? submitted by /u/ArtisticKay_Marie [link] [comments]

Has anyone else here heard that argument and become upset? Like it just gives them a pass, like ‘oh it’s just because they were hurting’. It’s not true. It’s an evasive, flawed way to escape reality- but why do people propagate it?…

Im a college freshman (F) and a little uncomfortable with one of my roommates, I have really bad social struggles and can’t keep up with other womens social cues and what not.…