The Intersection of Autism and ADHD
Today’s Autistic Moment: A Podcast for Autistic Adults by An Autistic Adult
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The Importance of Shutting Down
Autistic people tend to shut down when they are tired or in conflict. It is a nonverbal way of saying, 'I'm done' and protecting yourself from being insulted by someone who thinks you don't know how to do things. But it's also seen as weird because we have the same response but just for a different reason. We're not widely known or accepted so this makes us socially awkward - which is perfectly reasonable.
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