There are all kinds of ways to form connections with others. Working together on a project or problem, exchanging gifts, sharing confidences, sharing food, teaming up against a common issue or antagonist, collaborating creatively, and simply spending time in the same space come to mind, although there are many more. Lately, I've been thinking about the ways I connect with people and wondering if I could find some new ones. What about you, how do you connect with others?

Share questions:

• What are the ways in which you connect with others? 
• Do these ways feel healthy and comfortable for you, or not so much? 
• How did you choose the ways  in which you try to connect with people? 
• Which ways predate your knowing about autism? Which did you adopt after finding out about autism? 
• How do the ways you connect with people interact with autistic concerns like sensory experience, processing speeds, social challenges, and executive function? 
• Do the ways in which you connect with people influence your sense of self or self-esteem? If so, how?
• Any tools, strategies, or resources that helped you?
• Anything else to add?