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Old 08-07-2012, 01:27 AM
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I have major difficulty recognizing people. I've been known to walk by my former husband, my daughter, best friends, employers and co-workers when they were in unexpected locations. It is a very common affliction with people on the autistic spectrum. It can create some very embarrassing and uncomfortable situations. You try to train yourself to recognize certain features, body movement, voice on individuals. Sadly, it only works about 25% of the time. The rest you fake as best you can.

As to not recognizing facial emotions, totally an autistic trait. Bored is a very subtle emotion to pick up. It is much easier to recognize anger and joy. The stuff in between is confusing.
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