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Spiky profile

Lonehare12

I’ve been thinking about spiky profiles in autism.

You can be really strong in some areas but struggle in others. I notice this a lot in myself.

For example, I can get completely absorbed in drawing or being out in nature, but social situations or work stuff can feel overwhelming.

I’m just starting to understand how my brain works and why some things come easily while others feel much harder.

I’d love to hear from anyone else who experiences this.

How do you cope or manage the differences between your strengths and the areas that are more challenging?

Parents

  • You can only minimise the stuff you struggle with and learn to say "no, thank you" in my experience. And try to teach yourself not to feel guilty if you turn down invitations to social events - remind yourself that it's your life, and you don't deserve to feel uncomfortable to keep others happy.

  • in reply to Lotus

    That’s really good advice, thank you

    I’m still learning how to say no without feeling guilty.

    You’re right, it’s my life and I shouldn’t feel bad for wanting a bit of peace.

    I really appreciate you saying that.

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