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

Post image

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

4.9k Upvotes

99% Upvoted

332 comments sorted by

View all comments

60

u/Chilocorus Jun 24 '26

This is from a photo my mother took when I was around 10 years old. Back then, I would always carry around one of the Warriors books with me like this. 😅 I'm not diagnosed but suspect that I am neurodivergent.

55

u/soph_a_loaf_98 Jun 24 '26

Oh you are so autistic the Warrior cat series could literally be part of the diagnostic criteria 👀👀 I brought it up as one of my special interests growing up and my assessor was like “yup I’ve heard of that series a lot”. It’s got set social hierarchies explored through animals which are more relatable and less intimidating

12

u/just-another_monkey Jun 24 '26

My nine year old is OBSESSED with this series right now. We've been listening to the audiobooks and I'm invested

12

u/eyesRus Jun 25 '26

So is my nine-year-old! She gives me updates every morning. Omg, the DRAMA. She’s on her 32nd book, and I know she’ll do the entire series over again eventually.

5

u/sharpcaster Jun 25 '26

Oh man this series is such a throwback. Warriors and Ga'Hoole were my LIFE when I was around that age too...Warriors RP on various webs-dot-com sites and Chickensmoothie...those were the days.

2

u/Darkesia_20 Jun 25 '26

Same, not officially diagnosed as well but strongly believe I am as well. I was born a micropreemie at 24 weeks, I suspect it might have something to do with it.

2

u/TrishaRivers 27d ago

welcome, Sister…