#having autism

Another work story of mine is, I finally had enough courage to tell my coworkers I had autism and this makes working with people very hard for me and I tend to get really tense and awkward with people.  I was about to say the scary word “autism” but instead, I studdered out the words “I am socially underdeveloped” which is in a way is technically true but not what I wanted to say.... 

My coworkers are a little more distant now. 

- ‘When do i change from winter boots to normal sneakers? (if you know what i mean)

- ‘When do i change my winter coat to something less warm?’

- These are the questions i always question myself in late february to early march. When it’s getting to the warmer seasons it’s the opposite of course.

Of course neurotypical experience these things too. But i don’t think it’s quite the same speaking from my own experience.

Once when i was in 6th grade i think? I was out to see ‘sculpture by the sea’ in june with my class at that time. All the other kids wore t-shirts and shorts (or other kinds of clothes).. then there was me. I wore a long sleeved blouse and a pair of black pants. So when i came home my mother pointed my outfit out and told me it was a good idea to change clothes.. mainly because it was hot outside.

Whenever there are season changes i find it hard to adjust to changes. So i kind of just start mimic other people for what they are wearing.. or else my parents have to tell me.