I been diagnosed with high functioning autism and so don't think it hinders me much but sometimes i wonder if it does. I have always been lonely and never had friends. So i have a hard time talking to people in person and have a hard time saying what i mean to say. A couple years back i started gaming online and found i have a easier time talking to people online then i do in real life. I know people say it not safe but its the only way i talk to people and make friends. Is this part of autism?