Liar liar pants on fire

It’s often said that people with Aspergers can’t lie. We tend to be rigid thinkers, and rule followers, and the rules tell us that lying is BAD. Also, lack of social awareness can result in difficultly noticing when a nice white lie will smooth along social interactions and avoid hurt feelings. This results in the bluntness and honesty which can be source of both humour and frustration for the family and friends of aspies. You ask an aspie whether they think you look good in your new dress and there is a good chance that you will get a completely honest answer, even if that means telling you that your dress is hideous and you make it look even worse than it did on the hanger.

My confession: Unemployed and ashamed

According to the National Autistic Society only 32% of autistic adults in the UK are in some kind of paid work, and only 16% work full-time. Of course, this includes the entire autism spectrum, including autistic people who require full-time care, and those who have other disabilities preventing them from working.