cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/12320962
Neurotypicals, what do autistic people look like to you?
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??
I’m autistic and I’ve never seen anyone mention the “NTs think I’m tripping” thing mentioned before, but it’s definitely something I experience. I like going to festivals and club nights (as long as it’s the right music), and I’ve gotten it quite a lot even though I’m mostly sober. It’s weird to get a very concerned “are you ok?” when I’m just enjoying the lights and music, but at least it comes from a good place. I’ve joked a few times that I’m just perpetually high.
I get this a lot as someone with ASD and ADHD, and sometimes it’s insulting.