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Friends and Autism

JoshF

This is me Venting a little so sorry about that. 
My name is Josh I’m a 22 year old adult who has autism who has struggled with friends and groups at times. I was diagnosed with autism when I was around 10. I feel like people notice things about me and a notice that I’m different in some way or another. I’ve found since coming back to university that some people don’t accept the fact that I’m different or are willing to put in more effort for others who aren’t different. I’ve found it hard to find prolonged friendships due to not liking the same environment as others as I don’t enjoy clubbing and so on. I was wondering if others have advice? 

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  • Hi Josh.  My son is nearly 22 and is in the same situation as you. He has no friends due to his social anxiety and spends his time on his phone, online or gaming sometimes and he would love a good friend who understands the struggles.  He likes Fifa. Well done for getting to uni though, that’s amazing. My son wouldnt cope with that environment. He struggled at college with 'fitting in' and  feeling awkward and shy etc although academically well.  He is High Functioning too.  Maybe you could reach out to him.  He is a loyal and thoughtful young man. I wish you all the best as it is so tough making friends and keeping them with autism. What part of the country are you? If interested maybe Instagram could be a way to connect.  Sorry if this sounds too forward. Take care Josh

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  • Hi Josh.  My son is nearly 22 and is in the same situation as you. He has no friends due to his social anxiety and spends his time on his phone, online or gaming sometimes and he would love a good friend who understands the struggles.  He likes Fifa. Well done for getting to uni though, that’s amazing. My son wouldnt cope with that environment. He struggled at college with 'fitting in' and  feeling awkward and shy etc although academically well.  He is High Functioning too.  Maybe you could reach out to him.  He is a loyal and thoughtful young man. I wish you all the best as it is so tough making friends and keeping them with autism. What part of the country are you? If interested maybe Instagram could be a way to connect.  Sorry if this sounds too forward. Take care Josh

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