"literal thinking" not being literal feels like some kind of trap
2024-10-08 14:16:37
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Mr Joshua | Child Therapist :
Maybe instead of saying “literal thinking”, it’s more like “difficulty understanding indirect communication.” Would that be more accurate?
2024-10-07 19:26:14
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bungal00 :
I struggled with this so hard in youth. Everyone seemed fake as hell with this unspoken nonsense I’m just supposed to automatically get. I also struggle so hard applying definitions to myself be-
2024-10-19 13:10:52
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dylan :
well worded, i also find that allistic ppl dont always notice when IM being sarcastic bc im more focused on context than tone. based on the context, my sarcasm seems obvious to me but im taken literal
2024-10-07 16:57:22
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EthanOblivious :
Allistic communication always seems like it’s a lot of assuming intent and I don’t understand how people are so chill with assuming so much constantly
2024-10-07 22:47:41
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Khadija :
"you use words by their definitions" I literally yelled out loud, "IS THAT NOT HOW WORDS WORK??? IS THAT NOT THE ENTIRE THING?!??"
2024-10-09 01:52:55
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Jen :
Yet, I can sense inauthenticity immediately
2024-10-07 17:40:11
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Helypi.runs :
How are WE the deviation? That’s the part I can’t wrap my brain around.
2024-10-08 13:24:14
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Jessica 🍊🤡🆘🇺🇸🏳️ :
during my disney college program i was told a specific job was voluntary and, after training, i said i didn’t want to do it. they got mad and then gave a negative “falling behind” performance review.
2024-11-26 20:46:47
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Jason Borg :
My problem with sarcasm is that I think there’s a shred of truth in the sarcastic statement, I think they’re using sarcasm to hide their true opinion, so yeah I second-guess.
2024-10-08 13:29:52
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Alone on the High Road :
You said, "You are using language in the correct way." Thank you so much for that. People always act like I don't understand language but ... they're the ones using words wrong!
2024-10-07 21:13:09
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a random user :
i recently got scolded because my dad told me that my uncle had arrived then minutes later said "didn't i tell you to go say hi?!" in as like NO you just told me he's here😭
2024-10-08 01:26:03
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Alyssa :
So THIS is why I understand sarcasm but also don’t understand sarcasm. 😭
2024-10-07 17:05:12
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anti-strong guy :
Seeing the sarcasm, but worrying that you're misinterpreting it...that hits hard. Even in general communication I'll recognize there's an implied unspoken meaning, but I'll second guess myself and...
2024-10-07 19:02:03
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RikkiDotti :
..my son saying his pet peeve is when he asks "would you mind if.." and then the allistic person saying "yes" to the IMPLIED REQUEST, but he takes it as "yes" to the LITERAL question of "do you mind".
2024-10-08 14:05:14
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Cyrsei :
I got so confused by “tantrums” in the assessment test, like no i dont kick and scream when im upset, i disassociate
2024-10-08 03:08:39
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Cheyenne :
The more I learn about autism, the more convinced I am that I have it
2024-11-15 05:12:40
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KerryManyLetters :
Them: we are all going for pizza at that new place.
Me: cool, enjoy!
What they REALLY meant was: “wanna join us for pizza?” 🤦♀️
2024-10-31 05:48:04
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NurseAmber, DNP :
I took "literal thinking" literally..... which should have been a clue.
2024-10-10 14:13:40
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Sara Sapienza :
Corporate politics have always been where i struggle the most. I can’t read between the lines…I need people to say what they mean but that’s not how a lot of bosses work ☹️
2024-10-08 14:12:09
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jakken :
i think you hit a very important point, "unless you're actively decoding". cause i can sometimes understand what people are trying to say but it takes ACTIVE thinking, whereas its automatic for others
2024-10-07 20:01:45
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HagridHair🫠Heather :
in my book group i have real issues when someones said theyve read a book via audible 😳 no you listened to the book. and then they get defensive...
2024-10-20 23:53:05
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immastayherenow :
I call it “corporate talk”. Never answering the question but saying a lot of words. Drives me insane!
2024-10-09 13:54:07
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britt🐢 :
Ohhh. Hm. I wonder if this is related to my difficulty with not getting a straight answer. Like I ask a question and don’t get a yes/no but a vaguely implied response and keep asking to confirm.
2024-10-07 20:00:41
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magfanfabulous :
good example with my partner. he says "I'm going to go for a walk" me "okay have a good walk"
later - partner "why didn't you come walk with me?" me "because you didn't ask me?"
2024-11-11 18:48:17
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