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I used to babysit (as a 25-30+ old adult) for a pre-teen (and later teenager) with autism (it was really more supervision, just in case, as he did fairly well m

I used to babysit (as a 25-30+ old adult) for a pre-teen (and later teenager) with autism (it was really more supervision, just in case, as he did fairly well most times). He had much of the same issues - calling a fried chicken leg a "drumstick" was completely off limits as he wouldn't know what I was talking about. I can imagine he had much of the same problem with such stories. This is probably a facet that is often overlooked.

DanBC 9y ago
There are a couple of interesting books about metaphor for people with autism. It's raining cats and dogs was written by someone with autism: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Raining-Cats-Dogs-Expressions/dp/1849052832/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Raining-Cats-Dogs-Expressions/d... And here's another book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Asperger-Dictionary-Everyday-Expressions-ebook/dp/B003GALS70/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Asperger-Dictionary-Everyday-Expres...