Published on 12, July, 2020
I am an occupational therapist who works with autistic teens and young adults. I am curious- what is the biggest challenge autistic teens and young adults face as they transition to adulthood? Is it the fear of being lonely? Employment? Succeeding in college? Being accepted by others and making friends?
For me it was struggling to pick up on social cues and just not knowing why everything seemed so alien. Everyone else seemed to have social groups, they seemed to have a secret code.
ditto, although it has gotten easier as more people gain in understanding and have met other autistic people.
This especially. I used to spend hours watching others talk and then try to mimic it hoping I would fit in. Never managed to get the hang of it.