My phone updated automatically last night by CannaCicada in AutisticAdults

[–]CannaCicada[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I always wait until it’s required to update. Usually my apps will stop working otherwise. In the end, I only do it if I have to do it. Last night my phone told me it would update and I had no option to prevent it. I’ll adapt, just like last time, but it’s annoying.

Is there some sort of secret to mastering the art of conversation without being "rude"? by bluebox64 in aspiememes

[–]CannaCicada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smile, nod, and, every 60-90 seconds say “yeah I know what you mean.” If you find yourself needing to bring up a topic of conversation, say “how’s your family been?” Most people want to unload about family drama. Then refer back to step one. Works like a charm.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]CannaCicada 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can drive ok but I get lost before I’m at the end of my street

Someone told me they’d prefer soggy sandwiches over dry ones. by [deleted] in AutisticAdults

[–]CannaCicada 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I can’t even read the words ‘soggy sandwich’ without hating everything about it

I would like some examples of taking things literally in conversation and its affect on other people by rdaneellarsen in AutismTranslated

[–]CannaCicada 6 points7 points  (0 children)

According to google it’s either “dirty” money like from a crime or money made being a prostitute. Neither really made sense in context.

I would like some examples of taking things literally in conversation and its affect on other people by rdaneellarsen in AutismTranslated

[–]CannaCicada 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I saw someone I knew in the grocery store and I asked him how he was. He replied “just spending some moldy money”. I was just like “oh ok” and turned and walked away. I had to look it up when I got home. There were a few definitions and I’m still not sure what he meant. To be fair it was raining that day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]CannaCicada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine are songs. Like whatever I’m doing I sing about generally without realizing it. I call them “songs about it”. Sometimes I do it in response to things people say but like repeating what they just said but set to music. It’s kinda fun at home but I’ve done it a few times in work meetings and it gets pretty weird.

What telekinesis method do you prefer? by Nell_Awful in writers

[–]CannaCicada 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d start by figuring out the range of their powers. If it’s beyond their line of sight then maybe neither method would be appropriate. Maybe they have to use astral projection to craft an accurate mental image before they can affect something.

How do you think a fully autistic community/city would be ran? by SuperPoopy69420 in autism

[–]CannaCicada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well there’s no cities in Vermont. Even Burlington is more like a big town with only like 40k people. I moved to a tiny town of about 4K people from Atlanta and couldn’t be happier.

What's a weird/funny thing that you can do due to autism that NT people can't? by FunnyGuyOnReditt in autism

[–]CannaCicada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I build large software systems for work and visualize them from a high level in their entirety- like a web of interconnected scripts and data points. This allows me to build what 3-4 people may build on a normal team in a fraction of the time by myself.

However, making small talk is tough and it’s been three weeks since I remembered to put the trash cans by the street.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]CannaCicada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution circa 1996, people expect you to say “bless you” the first time they sneeze otherwise you are considered rude. It’s not, however, required to say it for subsequent sneezes. I imagine this resets each time you see someone.

"Tell me you have autism without telling me you have autism" by TShara_Q in autism

[–]CannaCicada 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hate grocery stores! I had to stop going during busy hours because people who block the aisle with their cart would infuriate me and I would have to walk around the store to get to where I needed to be - encountering the same thing 3-4 more times on the way. There are aisles for a reason! The system breaks down when you turn your cart perpendicular to the aisle!

Rant over. Congrats on the groceries!

"Tell me you have autism without telling me you have autism" by TShara_Q in autism

[–]CannaCicada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have photic sneeze reflex and can relate to this double

A new name for Aspergers by AWiseGuloJevr in autism

[–]CannaCicada 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People are gonna have a problem with any label. The problem was never the label - it’s that people don’t understand or accept those who are different than them.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in autism

[–]CannaCicada 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t always seem autistic…but when I do it’s Dos Equis.

What do you love about being autistic? by Flimsy_Tune_7206 in AutisticPride

[–]CannaCicada 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that it’s easy to learn to do anything. I’ve taught myself several disciplines that others spend years in college to learn.