Sarcasm is also difficult for many autistic people; it’s often cued by someone’s tone of voice, which is hard for us to recognize. I have a hard time understanding sarcasm unless someone is really obvious about it. “Were they serious?” is a recurring thought of mine. 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.
