Decoding an Autism Mystery:Why do Autistic Children Withdraw

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I withdraw because it is so much easier for me than interacting with others. I don't really have an interest in other people and when I do try to talk to them they don't respond the way I want them to respond. They are either bored with me or they don't care what I think. So that's why I don't like people that much. Yes I also understand that to connect with another person it takes effort and active participation on my part and I sometimes do try, but I feel like I'm not getting any positive or good feedback from the other person so I don't like interacting. I would interact more and withdraw less if I had better social skills and felt like I was getting something out of the conversation.