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Ivy's avatar

This is very relatable! After being diagnosed I began to reflect heavily on my childhood, and every day new things come to mind that make me go “hmm.” Like staring in the mirror to see exactly how my face moves and making sure I know how I look, so others perceive me correctly. My constant fidgeting or “dancing” when I need to be still. I also devoured books as a kid, so much so that I’d pick my book back up when my teacher stopped talking for only a few minutes.

I think about these things and want to hug little me, what a confusing world she went through! Not to mention all the social cues I inevitably had to learn from my own parents 🥲

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Richard (Autistic All Along)'s avatar

Great remembrances. I can certainly relate to a few.

I remember the teacher asking us all what we wanted to do when we grow up and I had said Ghost Hunter because I was obsessed with the supernatural. He told me that wasn't a real job and I was outraged.

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