Hi, I’m a Korean AuDHD physics student.
I was diagnosed as autistic level 2 without intellectual disability.
I know that the “level” system is somewhat controversial, but I’m using it here just to communicate my situation more clearly.
I often feel like I exist in a strange in-between space.
I can think in abstract patterns, systems, and structures — which helps a lot in studying physics —
but at the same time, I struggle significantly with everyday functioning, communication, and sensory overwhelm.
Because of this, I don’t fully relate to typical “level 1” experiences,
but I also don’t often see people like me represented in discussions about level 2 autism.
So I’m curious:
Are there others here with a similar profile?
How does your brain work, and how does it show up in your daily life?
I’d really like to understand this better and connect with people who experience something similar.