I am autistic and the main problem is that there is nothing to see. As it is a neurological disability you can't sit down in a group and it is obvious. I have an I.Q. of 140 which again can be a problem as one can trot out knowledge with your eyes shut and because you show an air of confidence people are thinking "who does he think he is." Confidence comes from knowing as opposed to not knowing so we do not need to guess as others do.
Our areas of interest are restricted to what we know. If we haven't studied a subject, we will stay quiet as we are not into opinions, If we have studied a subject we have studied, not just for an evening. I can study for two years before I enter into a discussion about a subject.
I admit that a lot of the stuff on here bores me as it is very clear what is being said is just that person's opinion and it is clear they have never studied the subject they are just repeating what they have heard. For example, someone said that scientists believe the earth is 4.3 billion years old. He has obviously read that somewhere. I have numerous books on evolution and what scientists believe so I informed the writer that the latest from scientists is 14.3 billion years old. We have an eye for detail.
One thing I have learned from those who are specialists working with Autism is that if you want the autistic person to change, forget it. They can't because they have no control over it. You have to change to accommodate their way of thinking and actions. Being involved in something like this is a lifesaver for those with autism because I don't interact with society much because I can't be bothered with having to explain myself all the time.
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