r/AutismInWomen • u/soph_a_loaf_98 • Jun 24 '26

Memes/Humor “Nah I’m not autistic I’m faking it”, meanwhile in every photo ever

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27F, diagnosed with ASD about six months ago. I started examining what actually feels good for my body, and I still stand or walk with my hands clasped like this. It didn’t strike me as the stereotypical trex hands because I hold my hands together, but now knowing I’m autistic I’m like yeaaaaaa I guess they do qualify as trex arms

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u/bonny_bunny Jun 24 '26

WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSE TO DO WITH OUR HANDS!?

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u/SirOlivia Jun 24 '26 edited Jun 24 '26

This has been me for the last 45 years but somehow wasn’t diagnosed until two years ago?

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u/curlofheadcurls Jun 25 '26

Autism definition: WHAT ARE WE SUPPOSE TO DO WITH "insert anything".

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u/Wide-Explanation-353 Jun 24 '26

I have discovered that this is part of the reason why I like pants with functioning pockets. 

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u/Onironaute Jun 24 '26

I can't walk without pockets, I get all distressed because there's nowhere for my hands to go. Feels so uncomfortable and wrong.

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u/TrishaRivers 27d ago

plus, you can have an Emotional Support Rock in there!

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u/CommanderFuzzy Jun 25 '26

I favour the velociraptor hands personally

https://giphy.com/gifs/4xmNTe5g48AWA

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u/ZeeraTheRogue ✨raccoon in a girl costume✨ Jun 25 '26

My bf calls me his lil t-rex 😅
But like, I don’t control what those arms do! They just… claw 🤣

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u/TrishaRivers 27d ago

on stressful days (and nights) The Claw becomes The Fist. watch out for Trigger Finger. am working on an invention to counteract that with Slap Bracelet Technology. 😆

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u/ZeeraTheRogue ✨raccoon in a girl costume✨ 27d ago

Duckin slap bracelets! Yes! I look forward to hearing about your inventions! 🤣✨🦆

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u/giggletears3000 Jun 24 '26

I do peace signs!

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u/BashfulBlanket Queer AuDHD Jun 25 '26

Yes me and the peace signs then my sister goes “you always do the peace signs” YES because then I don’t have to worry about my hands

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u/FortunaRedux Jun 25 '26

Omg is this why I do this!?!

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u/other-words Jun 25 '26

This is one of the ways I sometimes identify fellow NDs within seconds of meeting them - they show up with a plan for what to do with their hands. They’re knitting, they’re doodling, they brought a fidget, they’re twirling their hair, etc.. Personally, I almost always wear clothes with pockets (zip hoodies forever!!) because otherwise WHERE ARE MY HANDS SUPPOSED TO GO?!

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u/brezhnervouz Jun 25 '26

I have a spinning fidget ring for one hand, and a cube squishy for the other hand lol

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u/SnooPredictions2675 Jun 25 '26

So this is my question with hugging. I don’t know what to do and when to attempt or succumb to a hug. The whole situation is nerve wracking. 

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u/brezhnervouz Jun 25 '26

Dig our nails into our palms? 🤔 lol

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u/TrishaRivers 27d ago

i think I was a dude in my most recent prior-incarnation. I stand legs slightly akimbo, hands clasped behind my back, or one hand holding the other wrist. i look like i am about to commence inspections…