Questioning if I understand the consequences of my actions

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As a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder, I am afraid that I could commit petty sexual crime without mens rea, because I don't understand some body languages very well, specifically body languages that are supposed to be simple to understand, and I don't understand mixed messages very well, even though it's obvious.

I get scared that I can't agree or disagree if I am being inappropriate, even when my friends say that I am a good friend to them.

I know that studies say that people with Autism Spectrum Disorder are more likely to be victims than being perpetrators, but the problem is crime is a very broad term, and you need social skills to follow specific laws. Lacking social skills can highten the risk for petty criminal behavior, specifically related to invading boundaries.

I sometimes become violent and very stressed when I am in a completely different environment, and at the moment, I don't feel safe, but to others, I am seen as a criminal. It's embarrassing!

I am not sure I can help you. One of the differences between Aspies and NT is eye contact. Most people look directly into a persons eyes. I do not because of being an Aspie. Because of that trait, NTs will automatically assume I am evil, dangerous, someone to be avoided. They make a false assumption.

Several years ago, I started experimenting by using a type of one way sunglasses. These are glasses that permit me to see out but others cannot see my eyes. Therefore they could not automatically assume that I possessed these negative characteristics. What was interesting is that after I began wearing these, people would come up to me and begin pleasant conversations. This never happened before. It was like becoming an NT.

Anyways you might check to see how you look at others. Do you have good eye to eye contact or do you look slightly to the side.

Thank you!

Thank you!