Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum

by Michael McCreary

It finally clicked that I can’t live my life getting hung up on the thoughts of a select few. And that my keen assessments of human behavior might not always be that accurate. Some people have default expressions that make them look mean. Mine makes me look constipated. I get it.

When you talk to someone with ASD, try to use literal terms and direct language. And remember that they may need a little help to understand the importance of tone and nonverbal communication in conversation.

“Life is too short to be a chore, so why not say yes and have fun with it?”

You should say yes to life when it benefits you and those you care about, but you always have the right to say no when it doesn’t.

Routine means everything for us autistic folk, and breaking from it can be quite stressful.