Hello, I’m Julian Bassman. So I am a person with Autism/AD-HD who wishes to explain something about life. Now listen, I plan on making this as clear as possible. It obviously seems like there are very helpful tools for someone with Autism who notices patterns, is a dreamer, and struggles to actually listen, and notices patterns. And for someone who is too tempted and who struggles to get to know people. So here is what’s going to help someone like me, and also someone who can get really jealous, has a desired life plan, and a person who can end up in a constant regret cycle, so what is going to help with that?
Well, the AD-HD could be conteracted with FOMO, and the words “Focus on what you’ll regret”, which could include the understanding of potentially losing and hurting people you care about, having tons of homework on your plate, or even doing something that makes other people worried aobut you. And what else could help is to remind a person of what they’re missing until or unless they return to class.
As for the Autism, that might need/require pattern closure ranging all the way from songs reminding us of people in our lives, to undisguised autofiction, and that is meant in ways where it would be an autofiction web show which also would include fan-fiction. But it is possible that they are just discovering, so it is also best to show them the Internet and create a moderation plan. Some also, especially when they become teenagers respond better with real reasoning, because they compare all kinds of patterns. Obviously, they base situations on logic, misunderstand situations, and obviosuly life is really complicated, so it is best to explain what you really meant. It might also be helpful to ask what is going on instead of just losing your temper (Yes that is a nodding note to the Jessie episode “Karate Kid-tastrophe”. And yes, I think that it would be a more helpful tool, along with explaining that a person would get treated because of their behavior, that TV shows and movies do teach life lessons (however they have a lot of other things, the Internet can reasearch them), and as for social lessons and ettiquite, they should be explained in a way where doing so makes other people feel better around you or how when you go to a job interview, that people would still like you for who you are and not your suit, and that you are in casual clothing and it can just be a distraction. And yes, it is possible that people are trying to figure things out, so either figure it out for you, or direct it to the Internet or my website. And here is my answer:
Life is complicated. Everything out there is it’s own teacher. Books, TV shows, movies, and school and camp social lessons, and even more stuff like that. It is important to understand that they apply to certain situations and it is just as important that they teach you how. The best understanding one could give is real reasoning. It is best to find some way to do this.
How can an autistic see the world with open eyes?
Well, I think what might help is an AD-HD simulation. I think it would be said that a person could also be parody-tempted so it is best to explain how doing that actually works, and maybe emotionally manipulate them by showing them a mirror of what they look like to other people and encourage them to try harder. And yes, it is important that they are also taught not to base stuff off of seeing TV shows, movies, songs, and all that stuff even if it’s tempting, and instead of just escaping, try expericing stuff, and what could help is explain how exciting the experiences are, or how regrettable it’s going to be, and maybe explaining to them what’s going to happen with their future unless they do get to know people better. And yes, I think because some people are more impulsive, it is important that they have an aide in the room which will go away and never come back the second they walk off their frustration and start seeing a therapist until they find a good way to approach it. And yes, I think that it is also important that some other methods are used like “Why can’t you just…” methods, “If you cared about me you would…” methods, and obviously methods like other stuff. And obviously it would be helpful.
This is a method that should go both ways for both people. And yes, while no one lesson is bound to work in all situations (especially because you will be faced with different people), it is important to find your own teachers. And I think what might be a helpful tool is:
Comparing you and others to TV show characters, in a way where a TV show can be watched and going straight from there. And you can always find a real life version of that fantasy (at least temporarily) from there.
Is there anything else?
Oh. One more thing I will say and then I am done. Now in TV shows and movies people never take stuff like friendships for granted, they have those happy endings for a reason. They don’t just automatically happen, they have a way of being reached and mirroring help is needed. It might also be helpful not to take magical things like family or friendships for granted, and the memories are what are used to bring a person back and keep the friendship going, and no real one should require you to be perfect, however it’s an adventure and try to approach it in a good way. And yes, it is also important to create or head towards a non-fictional version of a happily ever after, but instead of forcing someone imaginative in that sense to the real world, it might be more helpful to trust in their imagination, and maybe trust more in what they’re saying. However, I would never suggest disrespecting wishes or accepting a one-sided friendship break-up if that’s what they want.
However, a restraining order wouldn’t be helpful to someone who you know cares about you as opposed to reasoning with them and reminding them how much you care about them which in some cases might mean saying goodbye, but ending on a good note might be more helpful. And maybe it is better to be able to work together, be closer to fine, and do better things always. And yes, real life people should still consider that.
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