Curious...

[sw18]

I’m 44 and have recently been diagnosed as being a high functioning autistic. I have struggled with social situations and making friends my entire life and this diagnosis has explained so much and allowed me to understand my personality. Just curious, but is anyone else here on the autism spectrum?

[Chad96]

My cousin is autistic are you able to talk I heard if u have autism most patients aren't able to talk

[sw18]

My cousin is autistic are you able to talk I heard if u have autism most patients aren't able to talk

Yeah, although I find it very difficult to engage in small talk when I’m face to face with someone. I have learned how to function in society and interact with people for short periods of time. However, I usually have to spend time alone and recharge after most social situations. My wife is slightly autistic as well.

[sw18]

My psychologist said that fetishism is very common among people who are autistic.

[Chad96]

Hmmm

[challanger244]

My psychologist said that fetishism is very common among people who are autistic.

well yeah they exsist amongst most people that are not on the spectrum though if you think about the fact its mostly just what gives people a stiffy then basicly everyone has one they just have to work out what

[challanger244]

I’m 44 and have recently been diagnosed as being a high functioning autistic. I have struggled with social situations and making friends my entire life and this diagnosis has explained so much and allowed me to understand my personality. Just curious, but is anyone else here on the autism spectrum?

yeah i do to
a common thing i find that helps is if you have a topic inmind that you wish to talkabout with someone that can also talk about that topic to as once you have something your ok with freely talking about it because a lot easyer