Pineapples, Pineapples! Navigating Social Cues as an Autistic Adult (Plus, Why We Over-Text)
Update: 2024-10-09
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The podcast, “Femme on the Spectrum”, hosted by Elizabeth, dives into the realities of being an autistic adult. In the episode, she discusses how she and others with autism perceive social cues and how misunderstandings may arise from it. Elizabeth shares personal anecdotes to illustrate her points, such as her late-night texting habit which led her to create a system with her brother to handle unintended disruptions. She also talks about the preference for deep conversations and detailed text messages among autistic individuals, which contributes to their blunt honesty. Moreover, the episode delves into the struggle with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and provides helpful mechanisms to manage it. The episode concludes with tips for both neurotypical and autistic listeners to improve their communication and understanding of each other's unique ways of perceiving social interactions.
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