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I often have the feeling that others don't understand me.
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People's facial expressions are very reliable sources of information.
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I like to wear the same outfit over and over again to make me feel at ease.
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Other people misinterpret my facial expressions or gestures.
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I have a hard time guessing how another person might understand the things I say.
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It is calming to repeat movements over and over again.
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It ruins my whole day, if things don't happen as expected.
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I don't like talking on the phone because I can't tell when the other person is going to say something.
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When people ask me questions, I often don't know what they are actually getting at and how exactly I should answer.
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It would stress me out if I had to spontaneously take a different route to school/work.
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It takes a lot of strength for me to appear "normal" to others.
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I often find it difficult to determine which information is relevant to me at the moment.
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I am completely upset if just one little thing doesn't go according to plan.
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If several people are talking at the same time, I can't really listen to any of them.
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During a stressful situation, I often don't realise how stressed I actually am and why exactly.
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Often I feel overwhelmed by sounds, smells or colours.
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It takes a long time for me to recover from everyday challenges.
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For me, communication is often associated with frustration and/or stress.