🧠Lack of interoception: Difficulty feeling body cues like hunger or sickness.
😐Expressionless: Trouble with making facial expressions and eye contact.
🤲Sensory issues: Discomfort with certain clothing materials and sporting equipment.
💭Living in my own world: Difficulty interacting and playing with others.
🤷♀️Alexithymia: Inability to express and understand my own emotions.
Were these traits noticed by others when you were a child?
—Yes, my family and teachers noticed some of these traits, but they didn't recognize them as autism-related at the time.
Did you have friends when you were a child?
—No, I didn't have any friends until I was around 12 years old. I preferred being in my own world and struggled with social interactions.
How did you cope with sensory issues?
—I had difficulty with materials like itchy shirts and tight jeans. My parents had to find clothing that suited my sensory needs to make me comfortable.
Did you receive therapy for these traits as a child?
—I did go to therapy, but it wasn't very effective because I had difficulty expressing my emotions and explaining how I felt.
Do you still experience these traits as an adult?
—Some traits have improved, while others still persist. I have learned to adapt and manage them better as I've grown older.
00:00Introduction and background: Hi, I'm Morgan, an autistic individual who shares my experiences on the internet.
01:59Lack of interoception: Difficulty feeling hunger, sickness, or bodily cues.
08:08Expressionless: Challenges with making eye contact and facial expressions.
12:57Sensory issues: Discomfort with clothing materials and sporting equipment.
19:39Living in my own world: Difficulty socializing and playing with others, preferring personal routines.
28:00Alexithymia: Inability to express and understand personal emotions.
