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Diagnosis Delivered In A Car Shop
- John first learned he likely had Asperger's when a therapist-customer handed him Tony Attwood's book in the car shop and said it explained his social struggles.
- He used the book's rules (look at cheeks, keep distance) to teach himself social behaviors and improved his relationships.
Use Simple Rules To Navigate Social Cues
- Teach yourself compensatory social rules when innate cues are missing, like looking at cheeks or maintaining two-arm distance.
- Small deliberate behaviors can change how others respond and improve social outcomes.
A Diagnosis Rewrote His Self Story
- Learning he was autistic reframed John's life narrative from being 'stupid' or 'sociopathic' to having an explanation for his struggles.
- That reframing gave him courage to write Look Me in the Eye and share his experience publicly.