Category Autism

Autistic Perspectives on Self-talking

Boy sitting alone and talking to himself.

Question: What purpose does self-talk serve? Sweta Sukhani: Self talk – Keeps me sane and alive Helps me figure out what to do when it gets overwhelming Helps regulate emotions objectively Makes me feel less lonely and alone Helps me get…

Autistic Perspectives on Socializing

A group of children.

Question: Why do you want to be in your own world most of the time? Why don’t you want to mingle with family and friends? Is this environment not interesting? Sweta Sukhani: I don’t relate to this environment most of the…