Neurotypical people often misunderstand autistic people and attach hidden social meaning to our traits where there is none.

Article that explains differences in allistic and autistic cultures.

  • Jaytreeman@kbin.social
    4·
    8 months ago

    I was never diagnosed but when Asperger’s was a thing most people thought I belonged in that bucket…

    Some people get annoyed at how quickly cats like/trust me. But I don’t give them eye contact and frankly look at them a little disinterested.

    • schmorp@slrpnk.netEnglish
      7·
      8 months ago

      A lot of animals are like that. Many, like horses, don’t like touch, unless in very specific settings. All just common sense politeness among most living beings. What’s with these neurotypicals staring at everyone and touching unasked? Weirdos.

      • Jaytreeman@kbin.social
        3·
        8 months ago

        That’s a thing I do too! I offer my hand as a petting post. The interaction is usually the cat petting me at first

    • octoperson@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      5·
      8 months ago

      I don’t give them eye contact and frankly look at them a little disinterested

      I like that it’s ambiguous whether you’re talking about the cats or the jealous people 😄