Don't know if this is just me, but since I self diagnosed 12 months ago, I have noticed friends/work colleagues that now 'appear' to be as being on the spectrum, but I don't know if they are aware, as they have not indicated it previously. I have this need/want to tell them, but I never do as after thinking about it I realised(after much rumination) that it would be quite confronting to be told/suggested that you are on the spectrum if you have a NT 'idea' of Autism.
I hope i'm explaining this well, after reading lots of ASD books, watched hours of Youtube creators and podcasts i feel i'm much more able to pick up on the subtle ASD cues. I feel the need to share what I have learnt from my experiences and research, but don't want to offend them. It would be coming from a place of love/care for them and not criticising what they may feel as a character assassination against them.
I hope i'm explaining this well, after reading lots of ASD books, watched hours of Youtube creators and podcasts i feel i'm much more able to pick up on the subtle ASD cues. I feel the need to share what I have learnt from my experiences and research, but don't want to offend them. It would be coming from a place of love/care for them and not criticising what they may feel as a character assassination against them.