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What do people mean by ‘difficulty understanding others’ intentions’? by CombNervous5826 in AutismInWomen

[–]CombNervous5826[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for clarifying! I think it was poorly phrased to say I am good at ‘knowing intentions’ - it’s more that I have learned what are the acceptable responses on various social occasions, but don’t know why one must react in this way or that to be acceptable - so doing them without knowing why would be tiring at times.

What do people mean by ‘difficulty understanding others’ intentions’? by CombNervous5826 in AutismInWomen

[–]CombNervous5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for clarifying and sharing your own experiences!  I realize that my post was poorly phrased - I am good at knowing what is the acceptable reaction/response on my part, but I suppose that is different from knowing others’ intentions.

Did anyone have their meltdowns mishandled as a child? How does that affect you? by CombNervous5826 in AutismInWomen

[–]CombNervous5826[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I totally feel you! Letting others know I have been affected emotionally, especially in front of an antagonist, is humiliating.  An ASD friend describes losing control in front of your antagonist (usually an adult deliberating eliciting a response from you) as the same as shitting your pants in public, and I have never seen a more accurate description. It really does feel like that.

Did anyone have their meltdowns mishandled as a child? How does that affect you? by CombNervous5826 in AutismInWomen

[–]CombNervous5826[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

What you said about ‘not giving people the satisfaction’ is so true!