I'M Sorry, I'M a Little Bit Autistic

I’m sorry; I’m a little bit autistic. Please bear with me as I try to explain, but it’s hard to see the world from your perspective, when I’ve only ever thought with my own brain. It’s wired a little differently than yours is, and that can make us struggle to get on, which I find can be especially frustrating, when it’s always me who’s told I’m in the wrong. You’ll notice how I only said a little. You see autism is not quite absolute, it sits along a scale and can be tricky, when the kind you have is not very acute. Severe autism is recognised in children, and quickly diagnosed as a result, this helps the sufferer to be accepted, and supported as they grow to an adult. A mild case, is often more complex though, as frequently, it can go by unseen, with the afflicted person being regarded; as arrogant and ignorant and mean. I’m sorry if I say things you find hurtful, I truly wasn’t trying to offend, I’ve never had much practice with conversing, as I’m not all that great at making friends. I’m not overly skilled in holding chit chat, that casual back and forth that people do, which for everybody else seems very natural, but for me requires too much thinking through. At many times I just go through the motions, when saying ‘Hi’and asking ‘How’s your day?’ I’ve developed quite a talent now for acting, reciting things the world wants me to say. And I’m sorry if I don’t quite get your humour, or get muddled up when sarcasm is used, my mind is set to take things said as literal, and frequently can leave me quite confused. I’ve always known that I’m a little different, until recently I never realised why, it’s like, everyone had “social life” instructions, that when handed out had somehow passed me by. I’m sorry; I’m a little bit autistic. Please bear with me I’m trying the best I can, and with a little time and trust and patience, I hope that you will come to understand.