Autism and other people.

This question is primarily aimed at autistic people, but I don't object to others who have knowingly interacted with an autistic person chipping in.

I have noticed through out my life that other people will sometimes take a specific interest in me. I am fairly certain that they only do this because they are aware that I am autistic- this mainly occurs with in the context of educational settings. Generally the interest was/is positive, the teacher seeks to help me, but goes above and beyond what they need to do and what they do for other pupils ie. providing extention work, getting in touch with the apprenticeship supervisor on my behalf.

(Not to do with behaviours that draw attention towards me, at least intentional ones).

Have you experienced this/ whitenessed/ done this? I am wondering if this is actually a thing that happens to a lot of people- people seemingly taking a special interest in you because you are autistic. What about autism appeals to them, for want of a better way do phasing it?

This question is primarily aimed at autistic people, but I don't object to others who have knowingly interacted with an autistic person chipping in.

I have noticed through out my life that other people will sometimes take a specific interest in me. I am fairly certain that they only do this because they are aware that I am autistic- this mainly occurs with in the context of educational settings. Generally the interest was/is positive, the teacher seeks to help me, but goes above and beyond what they need to do and what they do for other pupils ie. providing extention work, getting in touch with the apprenticeship supervisor on my behalf.

(Not to do with behaviours that draw attention towards me, at least intentional ones).

Have you experienced this/ whitenessed/ done this? I am wondering if this is actually a thing that happens to a lot of people- people seemingly taking a special interest in you because you are autistic. What about autism appeals to them, for want of a better way do phasing it?

It's probably not that autism interests them
they are paid to help you, but they may have some pity upon you
personally if i witness discrimination against those with intellectual deficiency, i have pity for 24 hours, and then it goes away.