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Are autistic people nice people?

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I’m curious about how autistic people are perceived socially, particularly around ideas like “niceness” and friendliness, which can be quite subjective and culturally defined.

From your own experiences, how do you interpret or experience interactions with autistic people? Do you think differences in communication style affect how autistic people are perceived as “nice” or not?

For those who have autistic friends (or are autistic themselves), what do you value in those friendships? What do you think autistic people often bring to relationships that might be overlooked or misunderstood?

I don't believe I've had autistic friends and don't seek autistic people out as potential friends so I'm curious to know whether other people are the similar.

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  • Great question.!!

    I only have a little experience of making friends within autistic spaces, organised groups etc. I'll rephrase that.. trying to make friends!!

    So far the space feels more relaxed and gentle, people seem more considerate and respectful. 

    In turn this atmosphere gives me a little more confidence and general ease, which is new for me.

    Speaking about myself I would say I am very kind gentle and considerate with other people, but I don't know if that is my autism or just me.

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  • Great question.!!

    I only have a little experience of making friends within autistic spaces, organised groups etc. I'll rephrase that.. trying to make friends!!

    So far the space feels more relaxed and gentle, people seem more considerate and respectful. 

    In turn this atmosphere gives me a little more confidence and general ease, which is new for me.

    Speaking about myself I would say I am very kind gentle and considerate with other people, but I don't know if that is my autism or just me.

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