In my experience society would be getting close to being solved if they would appreciate autistic humans.

What a first half of this Judgement Day! I am so pleased to see some talents of this new generation like Stan Moody, Liam Pullen and Antoni Kowalski all earning their place at the Crucible. On the other side, congrats to a veteran like Matthew Stevens on beating Bingham and qualifying again #147sf

I hate small talk. I want to talk about dogs, hiking, 1800s, snooker, the meaning of life, forests, your favourite scents, what keeps you awake at night, autistic hyperfixations, your fears, your joys. I like people with a sense of humour that hear a word/phrase and break into song with a passion.

"Adam, why do you say the things that you say?" Autistic me: I don't know why I say the things that I say but I say them anyway.

Me being autistic isn't the problem. Neurotypicals being uncomfortable with me being autistic is the problem.

Approching 40 and I find it incredibly difficult to describe and talk about in person about what it's like being autistic. Not a good feeling. This is not something that has not changed too much the older I get, but I am working on this however. Not just that but anything aside from my interests.

"You don't give a f*** about social expectations, that's really cool." Thanks, it's the autism.

How does it feel being nearly 40 who's never really had any friends and is autistic. You know, proper friends. I can tell you now that it sucks. Regardless of how much I like my own company/space. It really does suck. Sitting here as I write this. I could tell you something else but it won't be true

Being autistic I strongly believe that I would of had alot more self acceptance and better self esteem if others were aware of autism when I was a younger. I was always the weird kid apparently, the lonely kid, the one who didn't really get the best grades but didn't had a proper friend.

Autistic me just don't get much out of social interactions unless there's clear purpose. Examples of clear purpose include shared activities or interests, or beneficial transactions. It really annoys me off when I get told that socialising is something "everyone" needs.

Every time I think I'm out of autistic burnout something big gets thrown on or taken away and I feel like I'm right back where I started. Sometimes it feels like the whole world is so out to get you that its going to get you. I know this isn't true but it makes you feel like it is true.

I have decided that I will only spend a little bit of time looking up my interests online, just a little. Only an hour and a half. My autistic brain has other ideas.

Thank you for sharing Mychal.

Just because someone's autistic life experience doesn't align with yours or someone you know, that doesn't make it not true. Time and time again I see some saying that isn't autism. When did we all become experts of everyone else ?! Just be respectful.

Don't say "but you're an adult" to someone that's autistic. Just don't. It's insulting. Yes I know I'm an adult. I was once a autistic child, now I'm a autistic adult.

Autistic me is not very social. I will however be going to see the snooker in a few weeks again in sheffield. Being in a room of over 900 people all packed together doesn't usually sound like something I want to experience. As its snooker its ok. Any excuse to watch/talk about my interest 😁

When someone says that's just a you thing, I have come to the conclusion that my autistic self will never be understood. I must keep trying. I must keep trying. I must keep trying.

Someone that isn't autistic is more likely to be afraid of someone that is quiet and autistic. It makes the person feel uncomfortable because when a person talks a lot they know what the person thinks about like there’s nothing hidden, everything comes out and makes them comfortable.

What does autistic hyperfixation mean for you ? For me: No point in attempting to get involved in something else. The joys I get from this is just perfect. I'm literally in the zone, my zone, not just my perfect zone but nothing else right now matters zone. I definitely loose track of time zone.

For all the autistics that will be spending time with family today with it being Easter and or tomorrow but would rather not.. You would rather just be in your own bubble. I see you.

Autistic me wants to make friends. Autistic me also doesn't.

Being autistic means I may or may not take in what you're saying to me. Mention something I'm interested in, yeah I'm definitely all in on that conversation. If you would kindly give me a signal to communicate in this conversation, that would be a plus.

Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Everyday is autism day for me.

People are too weird for me, who decided we're the weird ones? Society. Because unfortunately people who aren’t autistic see us as weird because we’re not like them. My response to this: not my loss.

It's sad how these days it's so much easier to order a pizza online than it is to book a medical appointment online. This of course is if they even give you that option in the first place.

Sorry my autistic self didn't text you back, I was busy pretending I didn't see the message until I actually forgot because I was focused on my interests.

As a human first of all, nobody has to read what this autistic has to say at all. You can mute or block if you don't like what I have to say. Telling someone not to say on an open platform is just very silly behaviour. I continue to be surprised by others behaviour on here 🤪

As a autistic person I find it disheartening that people out there (I know not all) countine to make a comparison to you and someone they know that is also autistic. This instantly makes them an expert on everyone it seems. Sounds ridiculous doesn't it. This is because it is ridiculous.

*Everyone* thought Sheffield was losing the snooker - there was no chance Sheffield could match the Saudis' cash. So how did we save it? www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/unsnookered-...

I'm going out later to see family. My sister is going to pick me up in her car. I ain't got a clue what time that will be. So you can imagine how this autistics day is going today.

The autistic experience of being completely abandoned by so called friends when they find out you're autistic and want nothing more to do with you. They won't say this but it's obvious. They will just make excuses that they're always busy until it reaches the point that they then just ghost you.

I constantly perseverate on the same topic over and over again and just can’t get out of that loop once I get sucked into it. People think it’s crazy because 90% of the time it’s about something I can’t change or do anything about. This is probably by far one of the most autistic things about me.

I'm not going to get your non-verbal communication and cues no matter how much you try. If you want to tell me something thats fine, be very direct. A lot of us prefer it that way. #autistic #neurodivergent

I'm very happy that the The World Snooker Championship will remain at the Crucible in Sheffield until 2045 at the very least. Which means hopefully I can continue my annual visit for future years 🙂

📰 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗡𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘! #WeLoveSnooker

The World Snooker Championship will stay at the Crucible Theatre 🍾🎉

"Why are you reacting like that ?" Autistic me: I'm fine thanks, I'm just enjoying my hyperfixation right now. Probably too much actually, but you only live once right.

Today I have decided to push myself. Why may you ask ? I don't know, because I can and do as much as possible when I'm feeling like this. Is it worth the burnout ? Probably not. Will I do this again at some point thinking I can beat my autistic brain ? Absolutely.

Being autistic means I see details in everything. Nothing escapes my eye and I have to remind myself that others don’t see the world as I do, because they glance over obvious stuff. Well it seems totally obvious to me anyway. This just leads me to getting frustrated. How can they not work this out.

My top songs are the songs I used to listen to countless times per day for about a week or more until autistic me sucked all the dopamine out of it.

One of the biggest hurting feelings is knowing that your autistic self has completely over done it one day and all you need to do next day is just be in a dark room in bed and on your own with no questions asked.

"Adam, would you like to go out for a social meal?" Autistic me: May I just stay home and stare at four walls instead ?!

Autistic life is having one of the days where I'm getting so much done it's amazing. So much so its like wow what's the big deal I'm only autistic. On another day this is going to bite me obviously.

I'm a grown adult but the second some find out I'm autistic they treat me like I'm a 5 year old.

Being autistic for me means I don't always process my emotions like others. Sometimes I'm angry or sad for what feels like no reason. I know it's not for no reason, but I often don't know or find out what caused it.

"Oh you're autistic, that's bad ?!" Yeah, I should probably go to the doctors. **rolls eyes**

🗣️ Ronnie O'Sullivan has taken to social media to thank his fans for their congratulations on his world record 153 break. Even the seven-time world champion admits that it was pretty special! #WeLoveSnooker

I'm watching snooker from China, and Ronnie O'Sullivan just made the highest break ever in professional snooker. Having got a free ball (took the green as an extra red) at the start of the frame, he just made a break of 153. Holy moly.

📋 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝟭𝟰𝟳 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: ▪️ 148 - Jamie Burnett, 2004 UK Championship qualifying ▪️ 153 - Ronnie O'Sullivan, 2026 World Open quarter-finals End of list. #WeLoveSnooker

Iv been watching snooker for 40 years. Ronnie O'Sullivan made history this morning. A 153 break, the highest break ever in professional snooker. The absolute, unquestionable GOAT