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Neurotypicals, what do autistic people look like to you? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world
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Trying to get an idea of how NTs see us. I know that when I see autistic people, I see someone that's like me. Obviously, that's not how NTs perceive us, so what do we look like to yall??

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[–] webghost0101@sopuli.xyz 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Speaking as autistic about how i perceive others perceiving me. I have an above average and rather specific social awareness (not skill) so i so pick allot up.

People are unique and come in all flavors and types but in general i can categorize them as below from best to worst.

  • Is unknowingly neurodivergent with their own challenges and can work easily with me. To them i am just normal.

  • Is an NT with knowledge about the spectrum, they treat me like i am normal and otherwise look away or whisper a explicit hint, sometimes ask extra questions to make sure all is good and clear.

  • average NT, will start treating me like normal but by every strangeness they witness will become more skeptical about my intelligence and performance. After learning i am on the spectrum some will either slowly become NT with knowledge or they will start avoiding me.

  • Narcist NT, does not care, either someone is a useful tool or you are an obstacle, sometimes both. In that way they treat us the same as NT’s except if there is early Miscommunication they move you to the discard pile very quickly

For kids: People will bully you for being different, avoid you to not also get bullied or they are already your best friend.

[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

This is one of my favorite responses in this post. I really like the categories for how people interact with you Thank you!