I have a friend from high school who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome.
Actually, I have two friends who are, but the girl I know from college is just… quirky. My high school friend is very… I don’t know. He’s slightly lower on the spectrum I guess. I can only hang out with him for so long before my emotional tank is on E and I have to take a break. I also understand that nuance is often lost on him, and so I feel it necessary to be more direct, but I also don’t want to be rude.
I have friends who are lower and higher on the spectrum. Everyone is different, hence the spectrum thing.