: What is part of my #AspieLife?
For one thing, I am told quite often and always have been that I can't be paying attention to people and/or things because I'm not looking at them or because I don't see or hear them a lot or because I'm already talking or doing something, and when those folks finally lose their tempers and ask me what they/others said/did and/or were/are doing/saying... I do.
I tell them, in order, L-to-R or by topic or elsewise and in detail.
I had a fantastic teacher for 2nd and 3rd grade. This was very long ago. π She told me I could read ahead, or read another book, as long as I could also keep up with what the class was doing. So I kept both books open, and when it was my time to read from the class book, I did. She made me feel that whatever I was doing was fine and normal, and shushed the kids who complained. Mrs. Kaiser. β€οΈ
@Agatha: My 7th grade English teacher did that. Mrs. Hill.
My 12th grade Advanced American Literature teacher, Mrs. Johnson, gave me a lot of leeway as well. We had a Major Author paper for final exam, had 3mos. to work on it. The week before it was due, I asked to switch authors. She allowed it. I turned it in and got a 99, highest grade in the class. She said she figured I could do it. π½
Oh damn I did something similar in college *the night before*. Teacher was like "I don't know why you were worried". I mean, thanks, but I also need sleep occasionally. π π
@Agatha: I used to write all of my essays and papers the might before, except for one.
I actually worked on it for the two weeks we had to do it because I found the topic really interesting.
I find that close deadline to be very motivating. It helps the hyperfocus kick in. π
@Agatha: I did it that way because it was easy and because I wanted to do other nerdy things than spend time of easy class assignments.
Alas, I don't hyperfocus or even focus much at all on things that I don't find interesting. That can be and has in the past been an Aspie disadvantage of mine. I can't lie and say it hasn't been.
Same. If I love what I'm doing, I'm in 100%. Otherwise, meh... All or nothing.
@thedisasterautist Interesting. You're up against the fact that some people will interrupt or talk over because they actively don't want to hear what you are saying. This has made me mad since I first experienced it from head-wagging girls back in school. Both the perpetrator and the victim generally understand this behavior for what it is.
I'll try and keep in mind the extra context you've brought up.
: This typically has the effect of embarrassing them and/or pissing them off. It has done so to teachers, employers, family, friends, acquaintances, and especially strangers.
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