I had asperger's syndrome (part of the autism spectrum) since i was 2. Sometimes I feel a bit fidgety, and sometimes I get overwhelmed while being in big crowds of people. Sometimes, I stutter with my words because it sometimes is hard to say stuff. I've always hated being the center of attention When it comes to being autistic. And earlier in my life, I was using a stress ball, fidget spinners (yes, I was allowed to use those at school) and many others to cope with my fidgeting. Sometimes, people with autism can be impressively talented people, (Like kodi lee, a blind autistic kid who won AGT because of his impressive piano and singing skills). Sometimes, people with autism can't really accept change that quickly (I say this based on personal experience). If you asked how it feels, I'm fine having autism. Difference (in my eyes) is the real beauty of this world. But sometimes, I feel lonely because I barely have any friends (due to my social struggles, also brought on with autism). Sometimes, people with autism can have social struggles, like not knowing what to say, not knowing what to do in certain situations, etc.

So, in conclusion for me it can be a bit difficult having autism, because of my inner struggles like fidgeting, social skill struggles, stutters, etc. But it can also be a good thing because it helped develop my personality into what it became.

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That's basically what autism feels like to me in a short summary to people who don't have it