I understand that the autistic person’s use of scripted speech comes from a different place and has more layers than our often lazy use of slang and movie references. It’s like arriving at the same destination via completely different routes; you’re glad you understand each other...
Just like in the pre-coronavirus world, you have NO idea what is going on in someone’s life and why they may feel differently than you do about this situation. Why they may be upset or worried or mad or anxious or sad (or, like me today, cranky). Most of us are on an emotional...