I find it easier to communicate in writing/typing when I've had time to process what the other person has said and to construct my response.



But as with facial expressions I struggle to pick up the 'tone' unless it's really obvious and tend to only use the really obvious ones as I'm unsure what emotion some of them are meant to be portraying!


By definition Autism is about social skills, relationships and communication...people often assume you can only have it if you have severe learning difficulties too, but thats usually seperate because a child was born with brain damage not because of the effects of autism itself.

Despite making it to university the way the autism has impacted my ability to relate to people and follow social rules has been severe. Without the 'social' masks and daily contact with others at college or work to copy and create a rough 'social template' I really struggle.

But also on some forums and chats if I feel people are wanting to meet in real life it panics me or even chat on phone or video as I lose the ability to speak under pressure. I realise I don't come across as 'as able' face to face as I struggle to walk, speak and eat in front of others.