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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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  •   Magpie's advice is a great point. Universities have a whole bunch of societies to cater for different interests and people, as opposed to just clubbing. You could also start your own group and see what happens! Chances are, you might be able to attract some like-minded people. The best thing you can do is be yourself. Then, when you do find friends, they will truly love you for who you are. 

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  •   Magpie's advice is a great point. Universities have a whole bunch of societies to cater for different interests and people, as opposed to just clubbing. You could also start your own group and see what happens! Chances are, you might be able to attract some like-minded people. The best thing you can do is be yourself. Then, when you do find friends, they will truly love you for who you are. 

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