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10 Quirky And Amazing Things People With Autism Wish You Knew
Most people with autism experience some (or all) of these - but always remember this: When you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism!
1.The use of metaphors and sarcasm can be like talking in a different language.
2.The same goes for slang words. My girlfriend isn’t a ‘bird’ she’s a human.
3.I wear my clothes inside out because the seams and labels hurt my skin. Not because I got dressed in the dark.
4.I might tell you the punch line to a joke a week later because I’ve had to research the answer and it’s all I’ve been thinking about since you told me it.
5.I have to sit on my own at lunch because the sound of other people eating physically hurts my ears.
6.My long hair isn’t a fashion statement, it’s because having my hair cut is an uncomfortable and painful experience.
7.If I didn’t reply to your text message for a week it’s probably because you didn’t ask me to.
8.I’m not being rude if I tell you that you look fat, I’m telling you because you do and I think you should know.
9.I can probably tell you anything you want to know about something that really interests me, but I won’t know how to tidy my room unless you show me
10.Before I go to a party, I have to prepare and script exactly what I’m going to say to you, even if we’re really good friends