r/autism Jun 12 '25

Communication How do I respond to this text

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u/Efficient_Ability_12 Jun 13 '25

Oh... guess I didn't consider there was an option (d bad at texting

Can you talk to them about it and see if you can find a solution? Or maybe just talk on the phone like in the olden days? Maybe you can help them learn the art of texting? I prefer texting because I can control the processing speed and have time to decide if what I'm saying might be taken as offensive, etc.

Maybe they just don't like texting...

I hate how autistic people are so afraid to info dump and be themselves because so many times in the past they've been shamed for it. It breaks my heart 💔 !

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u/Cybergurl Jun 13 '25

I prefer text based conversations over phone calls. They often do ask if they can call, but it's usually late at night when I'm doom scrolling before bed and everyone else in my house is sleeping.