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  1. N

    Physically difficult to maintain conversations

    I like being social, but it is physical more than mental for me. What I mean is that I can begin conversation comfortably and speak naturally, but any more than that my speech begins to degrade. My jaw gets tight, and I start to have trouble first with 'r' sounds and eventually any speech that...
    • naotakun
    • Thread
    • advice needed shared experience social social awkwardness speaking talking worsening symptoms
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: General Autism Discussion
  2. Jenisautistic

    Advise for my drawing

    I like this Picture I just drawn but I think it’s missing a little something do you guys think have any suggestions? what do you think my drawing?
  3. Jenisautistic

    Anyone nonverbal sometimes ?

    Hey everyone sometimes I feel like I just can’t get any words out to anyone.sometimes Even if I want to talk I just can’t I feel trapped inside myself. Or feel like I’m being too repetitive. Anyone else feel like this?
  4. DesertRose

    What is this called?

    I have a hard time, sometimes, not always, getting my questions into words that others can understand what I am asking. Or explaining things so others don't get the wrong idea. Does anyone else struggle with this? Is it common in ASD? I can understand exactly what something means, I just cannot...
  5. E

    Trigger others Emotional response?

    I've been trying to understand the functionality of socialization and communication which has lead me to this wall in that i cannot get around. If i speak my mind stating this cake you made does not taste good, in which would make you feel bad because you put time/effort, but if i lie (which...
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