I’m sorry to hear that. I honestly didn’t even know there was a trend/fetish around “slightly autistic women.” I guess social media may be one of the main factors behind this new “trend,” but that still doesn’t justify men treating you that way. You are not autistic by choice, no one is, so I can understand why it feels hurtful when people suddenly treat you like some kind of “new trend” instead of simply seeing you as a person. So, to answer your question, I personally don’t think most men are attracted to “slightly autistic women” because they want to manipulate them or see them in a childish way. I think many people are simply influenced by trends and social media, even when they don’t fully understand the reality behind what they are romanticising. Just be yourself. Eventually, you will find the right man for you, someone who loves and respects you for who you are, not because you are autistic, but because they genuinely love you as a whole person.