10 Negatives of being Autistic

Before you come at me, hear me out first!.

 

I believe everything has positives and negatives.

I think that acknowledging those negatives and dealing with life around them makes it easier to handle.

As well as learning to accept flaws and negativity that comes with something. Because really that is power.

The truth of the matter is that I am Autistic. I have been Autistic my whole life and I can see certain things that are more difficult for me. Because of my Autism.

I am not ashamed or embarassed about. And it does not upset me.

It simply is, what it is.

 

Here are some potential negatives of being Autistic:

 

 

• Difficulty with social interactions:

I want to say that Autistic individuals struggle with this. But I do not want to be biased, or insensitive. So I will say that ALMOST all Autistic people have difficulty socially. Reading social cues and understanding social norms are particularly difficult.

You know they say that the spoken word is, at most, only half of all communications.

There are so many lines that we have to read between. And so many words with double meanings.

Then of course there is sarcasm which i truly believe is the language that the devils invented.

Understanding emotions, when to ask something and the appropriate time to speak is much more difficult than playing chess with a professional chess player.

It is so bloody strategic and difficult to understand.

 

 

 

• Sensory sensitivities:

Many autistic individuals may be sensitive to certain sounds, textures, tastes, or smells, which can cause discomfort or overwhelm in certain situations.

These discomforts can cause all of a sudden meltdowns or sensory overloads.

Which can cause us to behave differently.

Sometimes, we just need to pop on some headphones, be in our own little space. Have zero interactions with others for some time untill we can calm our minds down a little bit.

Sensory sentivities usually are treated by quiet isolation. Or by doing something which brings us comfort. Such as repetitive rituals that we have been doing for a very long time.

Familiarity brings comfort.

But it is still a really difficult thing to deal with.

 

• Difficulty with change:

If you know anything about Autistic people, you will know this.

We do not like change.

It causes anxiety, stress and it triggers my own OCD.

Moving houses, starting new schools, new jobs, new friends, new locations for whatever it might be. Are all extremely stressful.

It can cause us to shut down. Or have tantrums. As well as meltdowns.

 

 

• Executive function challenges:

What I mean by this is that sometimes, I struggle to see the bigger picture.

I know I have to complete assignments or anything like it in time. With a time limit deadline.

However, my mind ends up focussing on other more minor things. And then I cannot move on to do what I actually need to do because I have not finished the little minor things that I am currently working on.

It is like an itch that just needs to be scratched.

It is the most frustrating thing in the world.

Many Autistic individuals struggle with planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks.

And it sucks.

 

• Repetitive behaviors:

Autistic individuals may engage in repetitive behaviors or routines, which can interfere with daily activities or social interactions.

It can also interfere with, when their friends are over. Or if they go to dinner at their friends house.

The same thing can happen during activities or even when you want to do something on your own.

Sometimes, I feel like there is so much that I can do. So much that I have to offer and work for, for myself and as well as for my family. But I cannot do it properly or to the best of my ability because of these rituals that I have in my head. That I need to do.

 

 

 

• Difficulty with verbal communication:

A lot of People who are Autistic. And children who have been diagnosed with Autism, tend to struggle with communications.

It is so difficult to express ourselves verbally. Or speak our thoughts to others. or express our feelings.

Really difficult situations can make us shut down, stutter and stumble on our words.

Sometimes, I have found that writing down my thoughts and feelings are the best way to express myself. As well as get my point across.

Also, in verbal confrontations we can become less than useless. Which really bloody sucks.

 

 

• Co-occurring conditions:

A lot of people who have been diagnosed with Autism may have additional conditions or disorders. And can easily also have other diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD.

Because of the Autism diagnosis, some of these other conditions might not be diagnosed or will go unnoticed.

 

 

• Difficulty with self-regulation:

Some autistic individuals may have difficulty with emotional regulation, leading to outbursts or meltdowns in certain situations.

What this means is that, not only do we struggle to recognise other peoples emotions. However, we might also struggle to recognise our own emotions.

For example, we might know that we are angry or sad. But we do not know why. Or how to make it go away. And this can really lead to becoming extremely overwhelmed.

 

 

 

• Misunderstood:

This one really does not need much explanation. Whether it is our blunt truthful speech. Or our inability to laugh at jokes. Our ticking/stimming when we are excited or nervous can also easily just be passed off as weird. Or just in general the way we think.

It is very easy as an Autistic person to be misunderstood.

 

 

• Need for specialized support:

Many autistic children in particular, require specialized support. It will help them to manage symptoms of their Autism which might be interferring in their day to day life and making certain activities slightly harder fir them.

In many countries, this specialised support can be difficult to access or very expensive.

Because of this, my whole blog is filled with therapy sessions that anyone can do with their Autistic loves ones. And they’re all available for free.