Hello everyone,
I am on the waiting list for assessment as a 35 year old woman. I have many autistic traits and do believe I am autistic; however, I feel that I am quite good at picking up on social cues. I don't think I have much trouble reading another person's body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, understanding sarcasm. In fact, I think I may be oversensitive to these things. The only thing that I think I found difficult when I was younger was telling if somebody liked me. It wouldn't be obvious to me until somebody actually told me. Of course it may be that I just don't know how bad I am at reading social cues because maybe it's the subtler things that I miss that don't cause much of a problem? I am not much of a socialiser anyway as I find it pretty exhausting.
When it comes to my communication I think things are worse for me. I speak too softly, am terrible with making small talk, my body language and facial expression tells everyone exactly how I am feeling. In group situations I often shut down completely, and when I try to lie it can be quite obvious.
Could it be that I have just learned to read social cues with experience? Has anyone here been diagnosed who feels that they are actually quite good at reading social cues?
Thanks 
