I've worked with people with problems all over the autism spectrum. You learn to speak plainly and not leave things open to interpretation. I had long, interesting conversations with someone but it was almost like two computers exchanging data. He had phrases he'd repeat often, almost like handshaking in computer terms.
It was easier for him to talk to me, we determined, because I don't use much body language. But it was really hard to bond with him. And it was impossible to joke. It's a bit like writing on IIN. I'm reining myself in the whole time. It's probably why I come off as a bit stuffy. What you see here isn't me. It's a subset of me.
But, to get back to the point, and without wanting to cause any offence, it required mental effort to converse. I enjoyed it but I can see why other people wouldn't want to.
Have you ever considered befriending other sufferers?
Is it normal that I am involuntarily isolated from society?
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I've worked with people with problems all over the autism spectrum. You learn to speak plainly and not leave things open to interpretation. I had long, interesting conversations with someone but it was almost like two computers exchanging data. He had phrases he'd repeat often, almost like handshaking in computer terms.
It was easier for him to talk to me, we determined, because I don't use much body language. But it was really hard to bond with him. And it was impossible to joke. It's a bit like writing on IIN. I'm reining myself in the whole time. It's probably why I come off as a bit stuffy. What you see here isn't me. It's a subset of me.
But, to get back to the point, and without wanting to cause any offence, it required mental effort to converse. I enjoyed it but I can see why other people wouldn't want to.
Have you ever considered befriending other sufferers?