Friends

Anyone who treats you like this is not a friend, they're a user. Someone else said they were waiting for something better to come along and they are completely right.

I have a friend from school who is probably autistic too and even though she's moved miles away and we can't see each other very much it feels like we've not been apart when we do see each other. That's a real friend and you'll find one when you don't expect it.

I have a few other friends and then acquaintances who I will say hello to in the street but I'm not that bothered about them and they're not bothered about me. 

You can find like minded people by joining specific groups like if you like reading join a reading circle, don't join general meet up groups as they seem to attract creeps. 

I am a member of a village gardening club but am the youngest so no people my age. Also, I am struggling to find a local branch or the National Autistic Society. 

Gardening is closely linked with eco groups, recycling, 'living off the land', bush-crafts and wetlands, off-grid life, hydroponics, renewable energy. etc. etc. - don't limit yourself!

You'll also find most auties/aspies are age-blind - they don't care how old you are.

I love all that stuff! There have been such a lot of gardening programmes on the telly box recently, also to do with the design and history of gardens, gardens around the world, gardens as culture. I'm more into the wildlife side of things :-)

I love all that stuff! There have been such a lot of gardening programmes on the telly box recently, also to do with the design and history of gardens, gardens around the world, gardens as culture. I'm more into the wildlife side of things :-)