Research by Dr. Catherine Crompton has demonstrated that when autistic people are put in groups with other autistic people, they communicate and pass information just as well as neurotypical people. When the groups get mixed, communication breakdowns become way more common. This proved that autistic people don't struggle with social interactions per se: they just struggle with social interactions with neurotypical people. Navigating non-autistic communication styles was the struggle all along.
Which of these memes did you find the most relatable, Pandas? Do you think they're a good reflection of navigating the world when you're on the spectrum? Share your thoughts with us in the comments! And after, don't forget to check out our previous publications featuring relatable memes for neurodivergent people and these surprising stories of people accurately self-diagnosing themselves.
