It also has caused me to greatly appreciate a particular communication style that seems to come more naturally to autistics: • Telling the truth—precisely, thoroughly, and unreservedly. • Judging by merits and integrity, without regard for status or authority. • Diving past surface-level pleasantries to explore the depths of one another’s fascination. • Giving instructions that include every step, without making assumptions about what the listener already knows. • Picking up on patterns that connect the current topic of conversation to other relevant topics.
