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