And I think for a moment, because people don't actually…
““And I think for a moment, because people don't actually ask that very often. They tell me what they think I feel because they've read it in books, or they say incredible things like "autistic people have no sense of humour or imagination or empathy" when I'm standing right there beside them (and one day I'm going to point out that that is more than a little bit rude, not to mention Not Even True) or they -- even worse -- talk to me like I'm about five, and can't understand. "It's like living with all your senses turned up to full volume all the time," I say. "And it's like living life in a different language, so you can't ever quite relax because even when you think you're fluent it's still using a different part of your brain so by the end of the day you're exhausted.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Autistic experience feels overwhelming, with heightened senses and misinterpretations, leading to exhaustion and social alienation.
In simple terms: Sensory overload and misunderstanding exhaust autistic individuals.
Key Takeaway
Seek understanding and reduce sensory strain.
Themes
autism
sensory processing
misunderstanding
exhaustion
Mood
empathetic
aware
reflective
Type
Aspergers-syndrome:1
Autism:1
Autistic:1
Empathy:0
End of the day:0
Life:0
Living life:0
Sense of humour:0
Time:0
Tell Think:0
Autistic People:0
Imagination Empathy:0
Like Autistic:0
When to use this quote
- classroom settings
- workplace environments
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
neuroscience
social inclusion
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society better accommodate sensory differences?
- What strategies help manage overload?
A Different Perspective
Generalizations can be harmful.