Various Autistic Voices

Are You an Autistic Adult?

Let your voice be hear by sharing your thoughts on any of the following topics.
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200 seconds (3 minutes, 20 seconds) to
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#1 - Masking: Is It Always Bad?

• That is, while it is important to be your authentic self, are there times when you act differently (which is usually considered “masking”) that you believe is appropriate?

• How has masking been a positive experience in your life?

• On the other side, recall an experience when did NOT mask and what was that like (how did other’s react?)

• Do NOT feel like you have to address each issue I mentioned, there are just suggested aspects to consider.

#2 - CLARIFICATION: Do You Ask or Give TOO Much?

• Have you been accused of ASKING too many questions, or not understanding something, when it’s maybe been the one giving you the information that has been unclear?

  • What has THAT experience been like for you?

• How about giving too MANY details…have others told you that you give too much explanation, when you are only trying to make sure they understand what you are meaning?

• For either, or both of these, what has your experiences been and if you want, give suggestions on how to cope with them when they happen.

#3 - ALEXITHYMIA: How Do You Cope With It?

#5 - Predictability vs. Routine

#4 - Handling Social Events

• If you have difficulty either being aware of your feelings and/or the feelings of others, WHAT is that experience like for you?

• What have you learned that has helped you become more aware in either or both situations?

• What do you typically do when you get invited to a SOCIAL event?

• What factors determine your decision to go or not go?

• If you go, do you go early and leave early, or go late and still leave before the end?

• While routines obviously involved predictability, I’m thinking about times when finish some routine, for example working, and then you have a lot of FREE/Flexible time (which may or may not have been expected).

• How do you handle, or what do you do with the lack of predictability per se when you have a large amount of time that isn’t structured?