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 Let me answer with a scenario that happened recently/personal anecdote:
Me: <talking to friend>
Friend:<talking back>
Me: <talking more>
Me: <talking more>
Friend: <turns to next friend and starts talking>
Me: <still talking, trying to bring the topic back>
Me: <pauses>
Me: <turns to loving partner> "I went way beyond where they stopped caring, didn't I?
My Partner: "Yup"