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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Muted-Personality-76 on 2024-11-08 05:48:59+00:00.

On occassion I'll be really trying to listen to someone or someone is just chatting with me and it's like, I hear they are speaking, but for 5-10 seconds I can't understand what they are saying. So I'll ask them to repeat. Then, around the 3rd or 4th time it'll suddenly snap together in my brain and I hear it all at once. I usually end up interrupting them mid sentence....

I've tried explaining this to people but they don't quite get it. It's not a volume problem, it's a processing problem. (I think it's worse when I try to make eye contact.)

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/SanrioAndMe on 2024-11-08 01:01:10+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Austarusiv on 2024-11-08 00:35:45+00:00.

I'm near the end of my 20s, and yes i've never been in a relationship before, and i wonder if this is the norm or just common for guys, men, on the autism spectrum? to have never dated or never been in a relationship before?

Because over the years, i've seen or heard lots of posts online of guys men, on the autism spectrum, many are in their later 20s, even 30s, 40s or older and have never had a girlfriend before.

I think its not unheard of for even guys, men, without autism, but i think its more common for men on the spectrum, or to not get into their first relationship until later than the norm.

Norm is, not occuring in either the teens or beginning of 20s.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/GUILLE_666 on 2024-11-08 02:05:06+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/beetroot_hater on 2024-11-08 00:07:09+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Throwaway8163901 on 2024-11-07 21:42:10+00:00.

I mean, I super hyper hyperfixate on the phonology of the languages and I often find myself reproduce the sounds from the IPA Chart over and over to the point my parents scream at me to shut up. Lately I've been interested in the phonology of Polish and so far I've been exploring the English, Korean, Italian, Japanese, Swedish and a bit of the Russian one. Does it make me weird?

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Cykette on 2024-11-07 23:32:58+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/WanderingCollosus on 2024-11-07 21:20:11+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Tight-Hornet5662 on 2024-11-07 19:44:22+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/UrMumIsHot4 on 2024-11-07 19:26:17+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Actual-Connection-49 on 2024-11-07 18:41:30+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/HCIllustrates on 2024-11-07 17:03:38+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Internal-Essay-2750 on 2024-11-07 16:34:55+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/aeiou_fleabiscuit on 2024-11-07 16:07:46+00:00.

It drives me absolutely insane when someone just appears out of nowhere, sneaks up behind and taps you on the shoulder when wearing headphones, or opens a closed door on you without knocking, especially when I'm in one of the rare states of being comfortable and relaxed without feeling like I have to keep my guard constantly up and at the ready. It's such a gross violated feeling.

They for some reason always think it's hilarious that I'm startled and surprised when it happens, which makes it even worse. In some cases merely the potential of it happening, no matter how remote, is so bad that it keeps me from being relaxed or able to enjoy things in the first place.

Unfortunately I'm not in a living situation where I can barricade myself entirely from roommates, but there are times where I contemplated spending the weekend in a hotel room just so I can lock the damn door and have some uninterrupted quiet time with no surprises.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Downtown-Glass1617 on 2024-11-07 14:59:02+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/AdministrativeAd197 on 2024-11-07 14:14:53+00:00.

Can you describe what Autism is in the most "oh that makes sense" way possible; in just under 3 sentences?

it's always hard for me to explain it to people, so I would love for any ways y'all have come up with.

have a lovely day!

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Maboy_Quirrel on 2024-11-07 14:17:06+00:00.

People often say autistic people don’t feel empathy, but I’m the total opposite, I feel too much empathy. This last year has been really tough for me and this plays a huge part…

This year there has been so much injustice going on around the world… Palestine, Lebanon, Ukraine, DR Congo, Sudan, Yemen and so many other places…

Yesterday Trump won the elections. I’m not even American nor am I living in the US, but seeing how many people are absolutely terrified about their lives and how many people people will suffer because of him, both in and outside of the US is making me reach a breaking point…

I don’t know what makes me more sick, seeing all of this inequality and injustice, or seeing how the majority not only won’t do anything, but will actually support this sort of stuff out of pure selfishness. Seeing all of this but not being able to do anything makes me feel so powerless…

But the least we can do is help. So please, donate as much as you can and support those in need in any way you can…

Despite all of this, I still have hope, not out of optimism, naivety or denial of what’s happening. But simply because out of necessity, to lose hope is to lose our will to live, which is the real tragedy…

Anyway, stay safe out there and resist no matter the odds!!!

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Atonzarecool on 2024-11-07 14:15:36+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Ok-Car-5115 on 2024-11-07 13:43:00+00:00.

I see comments to the effect of “I don’t want to waste my money getting an assessment if I’m going to risk not getting a diagnosis.”

You’re not paying for a diagnosis (or you shouldn’t be anyway, there are places that will just tell you what you want to hear). You’re paying for an assessment. If they tell you you’re not autistic, you didn’t waste your money.

Now for the caveats: 1.) Yes, it’s possible to get misdiagnosed. Do your research and find the best clinic close to you that is up to date. Also, go for a full neuropsych eval if you can. 2.) Yes, you want it to be worth your money, especially if you’re dropping thousands on it. See #1. 3.) Yes, you can seek a second opinion if you have a bad experience.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/desorcyjackson447 on 2024-11-07 13:00:22+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/secretmusings633 on 2024-11-07 10:23:40+00:00.

Like I'm not really that less charming than other people but I just tend to think that the only possible reason people keep me around is for amusement and wouldn't want me there while having fun, I've never even been denied really

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/jesuismanu on 2024-11-07 11:20:03+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Ves___771 on 2024-11-07 10:01:20+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/Comprehensive_Toe113 on 2024-11-07 09:13:40+00:00.

Yes I'm making an announcement about this because I've seen a lot of posts about people asking on what they should know for an autism assessment. In terms of preparing for whats to come via researching what will be done you're fucking yourself over.

DON'T RESEARCH.

This isn't a drivers license, its not a high school exam. This is your mental health, and if you are disingenuous, or feel like you need to answer the questions as they 'should' be answered you know what's going to happen?

You're likely going to ruin your own diagnosis.

You absolutely need to be honest with assessments. Assessments is half paper tests, and half discussion like an interview style. The only thing you can do in terms of prep, is write a list of notes. Things you notice about yourself, what you were like as a kid, what you are like now. You can even get other lists from people who knew you well as a child, and THEY can write a list too.

Do NOT mask if you can help it.

Answer everything honestly

Do NOT research what kind of diagnostic testing the assessor will do.

Please DON'T You are paying money, you are waiting for probably months or years.

Do NOT sabotage this for yourself.

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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/ThatAstraVerde on 2024-11-07 08:35:04+00:00.