Can i tell you about autism?

Do you ever wonder what it’s like to have autism? Maybe you’ve heard of it, but don’t quite understand what it means. Let me tell you, autism is not something that can easily be explained in just a few words or sentences. However, I’ll do my best to give you a funny and simplified explanation.

What is Autism?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the way people communicate and interact with others around them. It impacts everyone differently, which means it’s difficult to describe in one concise definition.

Oh! I’ve Heard About That Before

Yeah, we know – autism has been discussed so many times recently; every time there’s an awkward silence about inclusion or disability visibility someone mentions “AUTISM!” like they just discovered Atlantis at the bottom of their cereal bowl this morning.

But listen here folks – creating awareness on issues such as these never gets old because our society honestly doesn’t know how to talk (or walk for that matter) around those who are different from us.

Three Important Things You Need To Know About Autism

  1. Patterns and routines are huge
  2. Struggle with social skills
  3. Sleep plays flat-out dirty games when dealing autistic peeps

So now that we got your attention let’s dig deeper into each point!

Patterns And Routines Are Huge

A person living with autism has a keen interest in following patterns and schedules rigidly however obvious differences prevail regarding personal preferences between individuals.

If someone serving their neatly assembled pizza slices incorrectly by placing two pepperonis instead of three per slice – this would enrage some while others could care less if UFOs decimated half the seven continents tomorrow.

When interrupted mid-task sometimes takes more than redirecting back on track where eventually completion falters- unless pizza arrives then…just MAYYYYBEEE.

Struggling With Social Skills

Most of us are guilty of blundering some social interaction such as that cringe-worthy moment when you quote an Office episode and other millennials don’t get it. Carrying on…

People with autism experience real difficulties communicating; understanding body language, facial expressions, tones to recognize sarcasm or euphemisms in jokes can vary among individuals.

BUT THE BIGGEST LIE OUR BRAIN SENDS US DAILY is = “Hey just act natural” – DO NOT FOLLOW THAT VOICE!

What the heck does “act natural” even mean and how do people who’ve never been able to see patterns in human interactions successfully wing things without using their natural abilities? Nobody knows!

Sleep Plays Flat-Out Dirty Games When Dealing Autistic Peeps

That innocent one hour afternoon nap accidentally becomes a fat 4-hour slumber party which ruins sleep cycle. Waking up feeling like death warmed over has become quite common for autistic individuals- hoping days long siestas will help them catch enough zzz’s

Here’s a brief explanation on this aspect:

Hour Type of Person
6 Normal
7 Relaxed
8 Motivated

The Misconceptions About Autism

Only boys have autism

This couldn’t be further from reality – anyone regardless of gender identity can be diagnosed with autism.

Lack Of Empathy

There’s usually no truth behind claims that persons living with Autism lack empathy What many outsiders fail to understand is these folks actually feel more deeply than most others often expressing emotion through non-traditional ways.

Final Word

So there you have it – a quick dip into what’s it like having autism.

Autism isn’t always adorkable Sheldon Cooper moments, nor rainman savant-like memory or Forrest Gump- with spectrummy vibes.

Each autistic person holds their individuality and has needs unique to them as individuals, personalities can range from quiet and reserved snail to burning hot balls of fire; just like everyone else on this planet.

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