autism taking things literally Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the way
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- autism taking things literally Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the way a person communicates, interacts, and processes information. One of the unique traits of autism is taking things literally, which means that individuals with autism may struggle with understanding figurative language, sarcasm, and idioms. 🤔 👉 For example, if someone with autism is told to "hold your horses," they might take it to mean that they should literally hold onto a horse! 😂 This can lead to confusion, frustration, and even social isolation, as communication can be a struggle for those with autism. 💙 It's important to remember that everyone experiences the world differently, and that's okay. By learning more about autism and taking the time to understand and accommodate individual differences, we can create a more inclusive and accepting society. 🤝 🙌 Let's celebrate the unique strengths and talents of individuals with autism, and work towards creating a world that is more supportive and inclusive for everyone. #autismawareness #autismacceptance #inclusion #neurodiversity #differentnotless #takethingsliterally #understanding #acceptance #empathy #education #awareness #endthestigma #autismcommunity 🌍
So I’ve always taken things super literally. I used to think it was cuz I have Dutch genetics but it didn’t actually make sense cuz I didn’t grow up in a Dutch cultured environment.
A former colleague of mine used to be sarcastic with a total deadpan face and I always took her literally. She joked that she’d give me a sarcasm alert, and she actually did (probably cuz her son is autistic). She was the first person to recommend I get checked out for autism.
I’ve had to learn how to understand what people are actually saying but it took time. Jokes are super hard as well. I do use analogies but only once I’ve understood them or when I make them up myself. I use analogies to take complicated concepts / ideas and simplify them down using every day items / behaviours I’m familiar with.
I truly believe it as a kid lmao I wasn’t allowed outside to play because “it’s raining cats and dogs” and I use to get so excited to see all the new stray cats and dogs that would be out lol
It's not raining cats and dogs that I have trouble with.It's why cats and dogs are even part of the equation.
I spent a long time thinking there were flying pigs and that a large portion of the world's cows had gone on a journey and disappeared, but were going to come home soon.
My father became very frustrated with me when I folded a bunch of boxes he told me to FOLD. Turns out he wanted me to just collapse the boxes...
Then he should have asked you to collapse them, eh?
@@warriorwaitress7690 Yeah. He got mad and just did it himself instead.
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I'm sorry you had to deal with that. He doesn't sound like a very good communicator.
My 21 year-old son is autistic. I learned years ago, such as situations like the cup and banana, to be very specific with him: "Will you please throw the banana away and put the cup into the dishwasher?" Avoid hinting and just be very direct as well.
Man, it took me a while to get the banana and the bin situation.😅
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Lol. But then again, some things end up just not making sense to my autistic brain.