Things People With Autism Wish You Knew
If you have autism, please share things that you wish people knew about autism, people on the spectrum, you specifically, or anything related <3
If you don’t have autism, please share insights you’ve learned while interacting with those with autism, whether family, friends, or anyone else. Share things you’ve read, and ask those with autism if they’re true. Share beliefs that you have, and ask those with autism what they think.
Let’s have a gentle, fun, friendly conversation between those who are neurotypical and those who are neurodivergent! As a song in one of the Land Before Time movies says, “It takes all sorts to make a world!” <3
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I’m adding a taglist to start, but this post is open to absolutely everyone! <3
@jesusredeemedme2425
Hi! I'm very active on here and I'd love to be part of the tag list for interacting In any forum! 🌞💖
Hey! Nice to meet you! I added you to the taglist <3
Thank you! 🌞
You’re welcome! <3
@jesusredeemedme2425 looking forward to learning more about it 😊
@jesusredeemedme2425 I always admired the way a lot of autistic people have such a big knowledge on things that interest them
@jesusredeemedme2425
wish people understand how hard is some us be able communicate !! Wish people try be understanding and kind and patient instead get mad when can’t say things perfect way for them
want people understand severe autism REAL ! Autism not all same some us diagnose from doctors severe autism or level 3 autism because got autism can see from outside is autism can’t hide and that NOT privilege like some people say before because very hard every time leave house people stare think something Wrong with you
wish people understand how hard is we expected learn how be NORMAL if want be accepted instead of people learn how actual be inclusive not judgmental
Thank you so much for making this post, I've seen a movie called "My name is Khan " where the protagonist had Asperger's syndrome and I loved it! <3
May I ask is it true that people with autism have high creative thinking and imagination? And exceptional focus and memory for details?
Do you guys feel pressured... at times when people expect you to have these talents? 🤍
@fossilfellow
Got lot imagination creativity but focus and memory not good but got other disability to so not know what autism or no
idk feel pressure but lot people don’t understand some autistic people like me also intellectual disability and things really hard and have random thing good at don’t make any else things easier
@theboymoana Thank you for replying 🥰 You're right, having strengths in some things doesn't make anything else easier. Sending you lots of love and *hugs* ❤️❤️
I’m autistic. I have the first two… but I also have ADD lol. So not the second two as much, but I used to be a lot better. I definitely focus on details vs the big picture, and hyperfocus is a thing.
No pressure on my end.
@jesusredeemedme2425 Thank you for sharing Kiara 🥰 You're awesome <3, Good to know there is no pressure on your end. *hugs* 🐾💕
Hi! I have austism! 😋
It's funny that I thought stimming was something silly that only I did!
It just feels natural to be so happy that you have to express it physically!
Just like crying when you are sad!
@SunshineJazz as a person with ADHD, you are definitely not alone, we are in the stimming party right with you 😁
Where! We can stim together! ð¥°
@SunshineJazz let's goooo 😁
I both stim and have mild Tourette’s. That’s always a fun mix XD
@jesusredeemedme2425 It must be hard to live with those :( ❤️
Nah, just annoying. Hehe
I have autism!
I wish people knew that I am not stupid.
Also that I desire friendships and relationships with neurotypical people, not just people on the spectrum, including romantic relationships.
I think a lot - even if I am not speaking or visibly reacting, I still can hear everything people are saying around me. I swear that people think I can’t hear them sometimes. But they’re not talking to me, so why should I respond?
The deficits I do have don’t mean I have deficits in every single area, like intelligence and memory.
I wish people understood exactly what kind of disability autism is and what it affects and what it does not affect.
I also wish people didn’t talk to me like I am a child. Just give me kindness like you would to anyone.
I guess that’s it for now.
Love this question, by the way.
Some days I can get overstimulated quicker than others. I need details and information to process things and It takes a little longer to do this. I'm not good with hints or subtleties
Hi. I am new to this site.
I have autism. I have a personal relationship with God because Jesus has died for my sins and rose from the dead. Through Jesus I often have joy in my life.
I do have some problem with human relationships. However, God is teaching me how to meet the needs of other people. So I am content.
I hope to get to know the people on this website.
@Neal1 oh Kiara is absolutely the life of the party here. You are under the right post. Welcome to the cups club 😁
Awww thank you! Hehe <3
@sadcat13 Thank you!!!
Hi! Im Kiara. I’m autistic and a Christian too! <3
@jesusredeemedme2425. Hi Kiara. It is nice to meet you. How did you get saved?
The details would actually identify me to people who know me, so I’d rather not share specifics if you don’t mind <3 But it did include recommitting myself to Christ as a teen <3
You?? <3