396 Quotes About Autism

In real life I feel like I don’t fit in anywhere and I’m too nervous to talk to people. On the internet I feel like I fit in, I have found others like me.

Some things interest me a lot more than other things. An interest can take over my being in ways many can't even imagine. These interests can calm me but also be extremely draining.

Autistics are not trapped or lost humans. I'm here, get used to it.

My fear is if i lower my mask will people accept me?

Emotions are difficult for me to recognize. I feel something but have no idea what emotion it is, so all my feelings just blur into a pain.

People don't realize that some things just don't come naturally to autistics, it takes extra effort and concentration to be something we are not. We are okay as autistics, we shouldn't have to pretend to be a neurotypical when we are not. Acceptance and understanding is so important.

the world feels like it's always on full volume

Make it easier for us to 'come out' as autistic. listen, don't judge.try not to say, "well everyone is a little autistic" because that dismisses my struggles and my life.

Sorting, stacking and lining things up has always been a source of comfort for me.