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If you have autism/ are autistic, what's your biggest challenge?

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heatemyeasteregg · 26/03/2024 22:02

For me I just find it very difficult to relate to people. I can't understand why people get upset over things that are normal life things. I also find it hard to make friends.

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soundsys · 29/03/2024 20:21

TitusMoan · 27/03/2024 23:24

This is so interesting. I’m not ND but have taught many ND children. What I wonder is, for those of you who find other people difficult to work or socialise with, do you find it easier to get on with ND people? Or are there certain types of people who are easier to spend time with? I know generalising might be hard here.

Also, can you spot neurodiversity in others (not family)?

Yep definitely! Most of my friends are ND and have been my friends since before any of us got our diagnoses so... I think we do have a sort of ND-dar 🤣

Although... personality obviously plays a part as well, it's not that I get in with all ND people automatically, and I still do need a lot of time to recharge after socialising regardless of who I'm with.

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