Went to petco to get some aquarium equipment. One of The employees there quickly noticed how lost i was (had trouble even finding the isle for aquarium bubblrts) it was as if they could read my mind. Constant reassurance, very laid back, no condescending or irritated attitude. When i went to the wr
I’m not sure if this may be a part of my autism and my struggles with reading faces and expressions, but I have noticed recently that I have never been able to tell the difference between a ‘good’ and ‘bad’ actor. I was watching a movie with a group of friends and they were all laughing at how bad t
Disclaimer: Foxy uses third person +he/they as it is more comfortable. Feel free to refer to Foxy as Foxy, he or they. Also they are one autistic person. If an another autistic person spots a mistake Foxy makes, please correct.)
Hello hello!
Foxy is…frustrated at autism representation in media.
I am a 22 year old autistic woman who got diagnosed at 16 ish, my brother is 5 and a half with autism, my mom claims she doesn't have it even undiagnosed, I know for a damn fact that this isn't true, but are there people here who believe that vaccines cause autism?, if so, why the fuck do uou think
My son is 30 years old, living on his own in housing for adults similar to him. He’s become involved with a girl which is fine. But, after my wife felt a little uneasy I did a background check on her. Turns out she’s been married twice and has two children. Okay. So now what. I spoke with the dad of
Reading up on different terms has been confusing so I figured explaining what it is like for me and then seeing what others call it may be more insightful.
Basically when I'm in a new situation or with strangers my brain usually goes blank and I don't know what to say. I can still answer sometimes
I am not very active on this subreddit or reddit in general, but I figured i’d come on here either for advice or to meet people with similar stories. My whole life i’ve always felt out of place among my allistic peers, but being AFAB and being able to mask extremely well i didn’t get my diagnosis un
I'm very sorry if this is the wrong sub to post this in.
so I'm autistic, 15 female. I have an autistic burnout, started to notice that it got really bad last year. and because of my burnout I'm basically always overstimulated. and I've had suicidal thoughts for a while because I felt like I was n
I don't know if this is common in autism where you get this urge to just restart things because you want to achieve that perfect state of whatever it is you are doing.
Some of my experience:
- I have 5 devices that I use daily; 2 Mobile Phone (Personal/Work phones), laptop, tablet, and PS5.
Hello everyone, my name is Carlos Rodriguez, and I am a graduate student in the Human Communication Studies (HCOM) department at California State University, Fullerton. I am looking for willing interviewees for my graduate research project, CSUF HSR-25-26-262. The course my study is for is a Qualita
This is both a vent post and an advice-seeking post.
I was recently diagnosed (at 14 years old) with autism and ADHD – inattentive type.
When I first asked my mother for a diagnosis at 11 years old, she laughed in my face and told me that I am neurotypical. She did not let me explain myself, and s
im so sick of having meltdowns now beacuse i just had a meltdown beacuse i got so overwhelmed because i couldnt find my miffy rattle anywhere (i havent seen it in years but it comforted me through some really hard times)
my mum said it might be in a memory box but I can't cope with looking tonight
sooo after a longgg long avoidance of the dentist, i have been back! after a few great appointments, i had some x-rays done only to find…. i have decay between two of my teeth and will need fillings done :( now of course they’ve explained the process to me, and the appointment is long enough to have
I have both Autism and ADHD and I always found it a struggle to brush my teeth and bathe/shower. I’ve done all I can and definitely cut down on the sensory that I hate about the shower (dripping water) but does anybody have any tips or tricks they learned that they find helpful?
I already towel dr
Sorry if this is dumb (and if I have the incorrect flair, or if this kind of post just isn't allowed), Im just curious how other autistic people generally classify the difference between a special interest and a hyperfixation.
I often just say the word "hyperfixation" when regarding a strong/passio
what are some of your coping mechanisms for getting through everyday life?? what helps quieten your brain?
Two weeks ago I was hungry, so I decided to use the scissors to open the cookie bag. After I ate two pieces, I closed the bag, but before doing that I decided to squeeze the part with air to extend its expectancy, then I closed it. Yesterday I was trying to find my carbon which is the inside of a me
For Context, I am autistic, and have been since I was two. I hang out with my friend group, which all of us has some sort of mental disorder. There's this group of like 15-20 kids who pick on us everyday. They say very very rude things to us, Our teachers have heard it, our paras have heard it. I ha
if you dont know, April 2nd is autism awareness day
…I cannot stand most foods with noodles 😅
All I can think about is the *sound* of people eating noodles when I see them. (I have a horrific aversion to sound) Buttered noodles are so bland I gag thinking of the taste. I don’t really like soup all that much either.
I do really like ramen though.
So, hello. I'm new to the autism subreddit (and reddit in general)
I have level 2 autism and was diagnosed when I was around 9-ish
You may call me Leo!
I hyper fixate on astrology, geology, physics, and engineering (As well as Typology)
I have struggles with sensory issues and social cues
I lov
As for me I remember watching a lot of nintendo videos
It’s my birthday today (4th April). It’s also the one year anniversary of my friend’s suicide.
I’ve been isolating big time after a pretty traumatic few years and some intense burnout. I don’t know how to reconnect with my friends and I’m going to be home alone for the next week as my flatmates ar
I am 17 year old and yesterday my mom got super angry at me for saying I wasn't in the mood for her period jokes. I will say that she IS a very nice person, she just gets very annoyed and stressed easy because of family issues. I understand that she was joking, but I just don't like jokes being abo
This is such a random memory, but it came back to me today and landed differently than it used to.
In my freshman year of college, a professor had us do an activity where we drew the person next to us as an animal (or something they reminded us of), and then shared them out loud.
I drew the guy ne
I'm soooo close to losing it. Any tips for calming down? I'm trying to listen to music and maybe take s shower and then focus on something on my computer. What tips do you have?
I find marinaria sauce so overstimulating. I normally call it red pasta sauce so thats what ill be calling it this post.
The sauce STINKS, If my parents make pasta i can smell it in the house for days. It makes me want to vomit. I use to like it just fine, i can eat it. Last time i ate it i wanted
Anyone else really want companionship and feel very lonely but also dislike the idea of average hang outs. I just want someone around who will go to a museum/cinema etc and just be around me but not have too many social demands. I would like to maybe talk about certain topics though and just enjoy s
Hellooo, I know this is bit of a odd question but ive been told a lot of times i look "sloppy" by my dad since i dress for comfort, issue is i despise wearing jeans and fancy stuff since the texture of it is always really harsh and scratchy, which has lead to me wearing oversized shirts, hoodies and
In a way I’m looking for advice or an opinion or explanation of my experience. For some context I’m in my 20s, autistic and from the UK.
I am an avid collector, I mostly collect trading cards (sports and yugioh), cameras and vinyl records.
Over the past few months I’ve just had this overwhelming
Hi yall! I have a con tomorrow and I wanna cosplay Princess Serenity from sailor moon so I got blue contact lenses but I’ve never worn contacts before…anyone able to explain what they are like? I’m super sensitive
Hey so honestly i’m not sure if i’m autistic or not but i’m suspecting it, I think that this subreddit has the perfect community to ask so i hope that you help me!
I’ve been self-studying social interactions and masking for my whole life, but as a 16yo, i still struggle doing some of the most basic
I really love singing. Like SPIRITUAL DEPTH level. But that's not the only thing. I just wonder, because I notice it so often, do any of you guys use singing as stimming?
Personally, I have a relatively large range, which means I love songs that include that so I can play around with my high notes
How can EVERYBODY feel "There is something off about so and so, I just don't like them."
Thats how it has been my whole life. I can be part of the friendship circles but as soon as there is an opportunity, they make it publicly known they don't like me being around, because my being different makes
I’m not sure if the title for this is too long but I wanted to make it specific and clear as to why I’m posting.
Essentially I’m looking for advice from people.As well as wanting to hear other people’s travelling experiences as an autistic person.So I can have some tiny idea of what to expect.
(Fo
I don't know whats up with me these days, I've been fixated on military stuff like aircrafts. Now, this would be an issue if I had more money and an income, but fortunately I've been able to keep my temptations at bay. Just now I've been craving to buy an aircrafts tail fin (preferable german) But l
Quinni is the single most brilliant, relatable, and believably autistic character I have ever come across. she is so similar to me in how we see the works and are affected by autism, and I love how incredibly autistic she is, without it being “oooOOOooo look at our autistic representation”. we don’t
I’m 19 and I can’t move out because I’m not able to live independently right now, so I rely on my mum. The problem is my dad has always been a bully.
My childhood wasn’t the worst in every way, but I definitely wouldn’t say I was happy. I was already struggling with suicidal thoughts by around age
Has anyone else here been blessed with a (non official) emotional support animal, and struggle with them feeding off of your negative emotions?
I’ve had my soul dog, Hank, for almost 6 years. I got him when he was a puppy, right before the pandemic. He has saved me from more than I even want to ima
i’ve been labeled as autistic my whole life but once i go to a professional, they don’t necessarily know what to do with me because i’m an adult and adults don’t typically get diagnosed. i went to my MD and he wrote me a referral. i went to said appointment and it was for THERAPY?? and the therapist
I genuinely just can't enjoy myself at all, I'm trying to beat the game 'Incision' at the minute and the gameplay is great, fast paced and strategic but I just keep getting bored. idk if this is autism or if I'm just miserable lol.
******** TW MENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE*******,
I absolutely hate this narrative we can't complain or talking about how lucky we had the "support" that was really fucking abelist
when mine signficantly contributes to me devleoping CPTSD/BPD.
When I was 3 or
I've had autism my whole life. I can't say anything about my early childhood — I had a traumatic brain injury that caused amnesia, and I don't remember 13 years of my life.
I was always masking, without even realizing it. It just felt normal to me. My entire life, when talking to people, I was simp
i feel so unloveable and undesirable seeing all my friends get into relationships but me. i feel like i'm falling behind. i'm already 17 and havent been in any relationship yet... and it honestly doesnt seem like i'll ever be. one one hand i'm aware i have very low social battery and most of the tim
I haven’t been to my dentist since before I received my level 1 autism diagnosis in November of 2025. The sterile smell of the waiting room triggers my anxiety and the sound of dental drills turns my stomach. Also, the waiting room isn’t an isolated/ separate room, it has open hallways that lead to
My mom (M) has been dating her partner (P) for a few years now, and considering M explicitly asked for my blessing for them to get married AND were going to have their in June until things came up, I really doubt they're gonna split up. I have practically zero issue with P, but apparently a constant
I wasn’t diagnosed with autism til I was 17 so I struggled a lot in my childhood with being different from other kids, I didn’t talk a lot and kept to myself a lot, socially I was awful and I did have repetitive behaviors like making random sounds and having to basically hide them and doing a lot of
my parents are both extremely absent. i dont find it a problem, but because of how away they are at work, they both have an idealized version of me in their heads. i speak to my parents maybe ~15 minutes combined per week, and thats not an exaggeration. for example, my mom told the psychiatrist tha
