In this podcast, the host discusses common experiences and behaviors of autistic individuals, including difficulties with phone calls and self-advocacy, sensory sensitivities, perfectionism, struggles with social interactions, and heightened sensitivity to clothing textures. They also talk about common preferences for beverage containers, disliking certain sounds, and love for repetitive activities.
Autistic individuals often exhibit peculiar behaviors and idiosyncrasies, such as deep thoughts about innocuous subjects and avoiding certain sounds or vessels.
Autistic people commonly have unique behaviors and preferences, such as daydreaming, engaging in repetitive activities, and developing unique coping mechanisms for social interaction.
Deep dives
Autistic Behaviors and Idiosyncrasies
Autistic individuals often exhibit behaviors and idiosyncrasies that may seem peculiar to others. These behaviors can vary widely and are not limited to specific diagnostic criteria. Some examples include getting deep in thought about innocuous subjects and appearing upset, avoiding certain sounds like the microwave or automatic towel dispensers, using specific vessels for beverages, buying multiples of the same thing out of fear of scarcity, and experiencing difficulty with sleep routines. These behaviors are not exclusive to autistic individuals, but autistic people may engage in them more frequently or consistently.
Quirks and Autistic Commonalities
Autistic individuals commonly exhibit idiosyncratic behaviors and preferences in various aspects of their lives. Some of these include daydreaming, avoiding certain food touching on a plate, engaging in repetitive activities like playing the same music playlist or watching the same show repeatedly, striving for perfection in various aspects of life, analyzing situations to avoid making the wrong decisions, and having a heightened sensory awareness of clothing textures. Autistic people often have unique ways of coping with social interaction, such as talking to pets, pacing while on the phone, and engaging in other simultaneous activities. These commonalities provide insights into the autistic experience and help foster understanding and acceptance.