Have you ever been with an autistic girl? Would you?
(submitted by: Anonymous)
I’ve answered versions of this before, and it should probably go in the FAQ.
At this point, given the staggering breadth of presentation and the prevalence of self-diagnosis, I can’t answer that question directly… “autistic girl” can mean almost anything —or nothing— at this point.
But autistic or otherwise, you might have a rough time in my orbit if you have recurring struggles with:
- navigating social situations
- verbally conveying your own emotions
- interpreting metaphors and emotional cues
- processing unexpected changes to your routine
…’cause you’re gonna be part of a collective, you’ll be expected to Use Your Words, I frequently traffic in symbology and indirection, and I’m gonna want what I want when I want it… your priorities aren’t gonna run the show.
It’s about what you can —and can’t— do, not what label’s been attached to your capabilities.