▲ 41 ▼ Tell us you were late-diagnosed/discovered as autistic without telling us directly (lemmy.world) submitted 3 years ago by BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world to c/autism@lemmy.world 44 comments fedilink hide all child comments Tell us that you discovered you were autistic as an adult without directly telling us that. Imply it by sharing personal experiences.
[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world [S] 4 points 3 years ago (1 child) Check this article out! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fallible-mind/201708/why-advertising-falls-flat-in-individuals-autism permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] clara@feddit.uk 4 points 3 years ago (1 child) oh god it's not just "some people" are influenced, it's "most people" are influenced?? 💀 it's no wonder that "influencer" is a job title, yikes! also, this line made me laugh: Instead, the autistic shopper focuses on what really matters: ingredients, price, and the necessity of even owning the product. Time and again they select the best product for their needs regardless of how it is displayed. when they spell out the reasons like this, it's very funny because it's written like we're specimens in a zoo (imagine the david attenborough voice), and that we're all acting strangely. no, we're the ones acting rational, you're the strange ones! that's a nice article. glad to see my reasoning validated. thank you for sharing ❤️ permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world [S] 4 points 3 years ago I'm happy you enjoyed it. We have a lot to be proud of. You're welcome! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] clara@feddit.uk 4 points 3 years ago (1 child) oh god it's not just "some people" are influenced, it's "most people" are influenced?? 💀 it's no wonder that "influencer" is a job title, yikes! also, this line made me laugh: Instead, the autistic shopper focuses on what really matters: ingredients, price, and the necessity of even owning the product. Time and again they select the best product for their needs regardless of how it is displayed. when they spell out the reasons like this, it's very funny because it's written like we're specimens in a zoo (imagine the david attenborough voice), and that we're all acting strangely. no, we're the ones acting rational, you're the strange ones! that's a nice article. glad to see my reasoning validated. thank you for sharing ❤️ permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world [S] 4 points 3 years ago I'm happy you enjoyed it. We have a lot to be proud of. You're welcome! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] BackOnMyBS@lemmy.world [S] 4 points 3 years ago I'm happy you enjoyed it. We have a lot to be proud of. You're welcome! permalink fedilink source parent