My response is not only “yes,” but also “I hear what you are saying. So sometimes I say “yes” even when I want to say “no.

Sometimes I think that autistic people who cannot speak are like fish swimming in a sea of words. On a stormy day they almost drown, but on a calm day they jump, find their comfort zone, and swim freely in the ocean.

As an autistic person, I do not feel my voice is loud. It is a loud sound, like temple bells ringing in the distance, which is different from everyday life. However, when others make similar strange noises, I find them loud.

I never get tired of walking along the same path. This is because the scenery changes dramatically depending on the weather and the seasons: sunlight, wind currents, the movement of people, the color of the sky, plants, birds, and so on.

I prefer short sleeves to long sleeves. The reason is that I don't like the sleeves to cling to my arms. When I wear long sleeves, I can see the sleeves before what I want to see. If it were my arm, I wouldn't mind, but with cloth, I feel like my view is blocked and it bothers me

I sometimes get angry and fuss at myself as well as when I want to tell someone something. When that happens, no matter what they do to me, I can't stop feeling. I feel sorry for myself and I hate it. I want you to know that there are times when I just want to cry.

I sometimes say meaningless words or phrases in a higher or lower voice than usual. It's as if the words are being played back unconsciously at memorized pitches.

As an autistic person, I spin things around because I want to see something pretty, rather than because I want visual stimulation. During that time, I feel calm because I don't have to remember unpleasant things.

I believe that the ideal support is one in which both the person being supported and the person providing support feel that they had a good time spending time together.

I was often told, "You like being alone. But it is not that I like being alone; I am more comfortable being alone. When I am with someone else, I don't know what to do. I felt uncomfortable with a mixture of apology and loneliness.

I like to look at flyers and other text from an angle. When I hold the flyer close to my eyes, the letters change like shapes. For me, letters are also a form of play.

I get all sweaty when I panic. It is not just because I am angry. When I realize I am panicking, I think, “I have to stop,” but I don't know what to do. So I struggle to stop panicking.

I long for such verbal exchanges of “Thank you” and "You're welcome. It's not that I don't say them, it's that I can't say them. When I cannot express my feelings well, having someone speak for me lightens my heart a little.

As an autistic person, I feel a little calmer when I twirl a thin string-like object between my thumb and index finger. It is similar to how I feel when I hold a good luck charm.

I think when I get emotional, I can't keep it to myself. When I leap forward with a big smile on my face, it's usually when I'm happy and in a skipping mood. Even when I am alone, I jump up and down. Me, I'm trying to get my mind right.

Spider-Man: A Social Dilemma" written by Preeti Chiver and translated by Hayato Uesugi was published by Gakken. The translator, Mr. Uesugi, sent us the book. Thank you very much. I am looking forward to reading "a story that can only be experienced in a novel!

When I am in a panic, no matter how many people talk to me, I cannot calm down. It is because I am terribly confused. When other people talk to me, my mind goes blank. When I am held down, everything seems like an enemy and I shake it off.

Happy birthday to me! My birthday is on August 12th. Thank you for always cheering me on.

Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! Your kind messages and likes mean the world to me. I'm so grateful for your support!

I am grateful to those who look kindly upon people with autism. Even if they have the same disability, symptoms vary from person to person. Your smile can make someone's day a happy one.