So a question for my #autistic pals here:

I have... multiple advanced degrees, in a discipline that's supposed to make people make sense to me. I know, intellectually, all the "stuff" that people "should" do in social interaction. I could write books on it. But I cannot - CANNOT - do it in real time. I always lag behind anywhere from 3 seconds to 3 years.

Please tell me I'm not the only one who has this problem, where head-knowledge won't translate into real-time action.

#ActuallyAutistic

@TeacherGriff you are not. I can people in "professional mode" because my scripts are bone-deep, but for social situations in general I prefer online because I get reaction time.
@odanu Maybe that's why I like Zoom interaction so much. It forces everyone to interact more autistically.