Trying to get an idea of how NTs see us. I know that when I see autistic people, I see someone that’s like me. Obviously, that’s not how NTs perceive us, so what do we look like to yall??

  • Neato
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    99 months ago

    I don’t think I’ve ever “clocked” an autistic person. I’m not very perceptive with social cues, though.

    • BOMBSOPM
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      69 months ago

      What does “‘clocked’ an autistic person” mean?

      • Neato
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        109 months ago

        Saw someone and thought they were autistic. I.e. I can’t realize unless someone tells me and I don’t have any close acquaintances that have told me.

        But I also don’t know if that’s typical or not.

        • Norah - She/They
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          19 months ago

          Honestly, and please take this with a grain of salt, this reads as you being autistic. You said you were bad with social cues, and I personally find it harder to “clock” other people as autistic unless I’m trying too.