Contrary to common belief, making friends isn't as much of a struggle for autistic girls and women because we have our very own brand of social interactions and building friendships. In fact, many autistic individuals have a vibrant inner world that's a privilege to discover, along with a strong ability for genuine connection. While others might engage in small talk about the weather (yawn), we dive straight into the deep end—like, "So, what’s your stance on the existence of

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Much like most autistic individuals, manoeuvring through the complexities of social interactions can feel like an endurance test for space exploration—only, instead of dodging asteroids, we’re dodging awkward silences and trying to interpret the cosmic language of social cues. Imagine floating in zero gravity, but instead of feeling weightless, you’re weighed down by the pressure of making small talk. As we navigate this fickle terrain of social interactions, we encounter soc