Yes to all of this! I also often don't understand why the joke is funny. I admit that when someone says something like "fluent in sarcasm" that my first thought is "oh no, I'm going to have so much trouble understanding them."
I’m a 23 yo autistic, diagnosed last year. I’m still a long while from figuring myself out. I’ve also always struggled with taking things literally, not understanding ‘turns of phrase’, sarcasm, or why someone wouldn’t say exactly what they mean. I found out this is an autism-related thing. It always makes me feel better to think hey, at least I’m not the only one! This article made me feel that way too.
I didn’t realize this was something people COULD accommodate for me, until my current partner. One day he told me that he purposely doesn’t use sarcasm as a joke and tries to talk very literal with me. That was the first time anyone has cared about my communication needs.
Hi Crow, thank you for your comment :) I really relate to feeling better when you realize that I'm not the only one who experiences things like this! I'm so glad to hear that this article made you feel that way too.
Ohh, that made me super happy to hear! I know in the past when a loved one has used tone indicators it has really made me feel cared for. I feel like this could a neurodivergent love language too-doing things to make communication more accessible. I'm so happy that you have a partner that cares about your communication needs <3
P.S. I have crows that visit my property a lot and seeing them give me a lot of joy. I really love the image you're using, it's beautiful.
Wait, was that a joke? After I instinctively answered seriously. Closely followed by, I don't see why it's funny?
Yes to all of this! I also often don't understand why the joke is funny. I admit that when someone says something like "fluent in sarcasm" that my first thought is "oh no, I'm going to have so much trouble understanding them."
I’m a 23 yo autistic, diagnosed last year. I’m still a long while from figuring myself out. I’ve also always struggled with taking things literally, not understanding ‘turns of phrase’, sarcasm, or why someone wouldn’t say exactly what they mean. I found out this is an autism-related thing. It always makes me feel better to think hey, at least I’m not the only one! This article made me feel that way too.
I didn’t realize this was something people COULD accommodate for me, until my current partner. One day he told me that he purposely doesn’t use sarcasm as a joke and tries to talk very literal with me. That was the first time anyone has cared about my communication needs.
Hi Crow, thank you for your comment :) I really relate to feeling better when you realize that I'm not the only one who experiences things like this! I'm so glad to hear that this article made you feel that way too.
Ohh, that made me super happy to hear! I know in the past when a loved one has used tone indicators it has really made me feel cared for. I feel like this could a neurodivergent love language too-doing things to make communication more accessible. I'm so happy that you have a partner that cares about your communication needs <3
P.S. I have crows that visit my property a lot and seeing them give me a lot of joy. I really love the image you're using, it's beautiful.