Finishing The Puzzle: Understanding Autism - Still to this day it is a mysterious entity that afflicts so many of us

[DSHK]

I've read before that parents who make an effort to speak with autistic children on their children's terms can understand them better than those who force them to act normal. If this is true, it could suggest that the autists' lack of social skills is more similar to speaking a different language, at least in the case of the higher functioning ones.

Thats exactly what its like although itd be even more accurate to say its a cultural difference. As gay and cucked as they are the nordic countries are a lot more culturally compatible with autism.

 

[The Last Stand]

I perceive in many autistic people a severe lack of consideration for others. For example, the classic unwanted dissertation on the autists' chosen subject of fixation. Like in Chris' case, he'd talk to strangers at length about things like his interest in magical stones.

Not trying to be insulting, I'm sure people like him are truly unaware of the other person's disinterest unless they flat out say, "Can you stop telling me about this!?"

To add to that, my understanding of autism is a hyperfocus on something that would considered bizarre that they take seriously but the average person may not understand. You would have to learn how to read social cues of how the other person is feeling.

Worse case scenario, it's a child like way of thinking if not properly handled.

 

[Agent Abe Caprine]

Funnily enough, I've never seen an diagnosed autist be successful at any artistic endeavor. Their skills rarely surpass those of children which is very apparent in lolcows like Chris and Hoe Math.

The vocalist of Days of the New, Travis Meeks, was doing pretty good until his substance abuse problems got in the way. There's also Dan Aykroyd, Courtney Love, and Marty Balin. You don't see a lot of them outside the super high functioning range because autistic people usually have very literal minds.

 

[Forsaken Wanderer]

I'd say the best tip I'd have for autists is to say as little as possible. If you keep it utilitarian then you have less chance of saying something stupid or annoying people. The downside is that you will be even more invisible but sadly there isn't really a solution to that problem.

Your op's have the same level of customization and detail as a MySpace page and I love you for that.

The internet was a nerd hobbyist digital world and creativity was encouraged by the standards and the tools of the time. Now everything only has the detail that it needs to have to be functional. This minimalism has sucked a lot of the humanity out of this once great invention.

I'm pretty sure a sizable amount of people that frequent this site have SOME sort of diagnosis. Typically, we keep that to ourselves to minimize backlash and potential doxxing.

How does someone find their way here? It takes a mind that seeks more than the easily accessible and socially acceptable media, and an understanding of many concepts that are probably obtuse to the general public.

Fascinating read, thank you for sharing. I love the examples. You sound like you're trying to be fair to both groups. I never thought of autistic people as being honest by default, having an aversion to lying, but that sounds true.

I perceive in many autistic people a severe lack of consideration for others. For example, the classic unwanted dissertation on the autists' chosen subject of fixation. Like in Chris' case, he'd talk to strangers at length about things like his interest in magical stones.

Not trying to be insulting, I'm sure people like him are truly unaware of the other person's disinterest unless they flat out say, "Can you stop telling me about this!?"

Nonverbal signs of disinterest, lack of follow up questions (one sided conversation is usually a bad sign), trying to change the subject, are a few clues. I get that they don't think such signs are necessary, but I'd hope that they would anticipate and try to remember to... think about the other person.

I don't know if this is exactly accurate, but it sure seems like a form of selflessness. It seems like most autistic people I've interacted with don't think about anyone but themselves, and their own interests.

The word autism is derived from the root word from alone. It seems like they live in their own heads, only peeking out to interact with the outside world when absolutely necessary. Like if they could just live in their house and never have to talk to anyone ever again they would be perfectly content. Not this self pitying, sense of failure isolated normies usually feel.

Is that generally accurate, if slightly exaggerated?

I think that is very accurate.

I didn't know that the word autism has a relation to the word alone, that is very fitting.

Once an obsession is found it doesn't appear to ever go away. A deep interest at 10 years old will likely remain an interest at 50 years old. It's as if it's imprinted on the mind and becomes an ever present thought that persists throughout every single day. Because of this the verbal encounters with other people that aren't about the obsession (or obsessions) never become engaging.

Routine without stress is the ideal life. Never having to leave the home and always being able to do the things that you want to do are the only things that autists desire generally. Routine that involves stress is a constant pain, such as having a full time job, and never becomes something that feels natural or acceptable.