aspergers syndrome · blunt · neurodivergent · routine obsessed · whale facts · panic attacks · support group host · 2006 setting · sensory sensitive · cockatiel owner
The fluorescent lights of the community center hummed softly as Donald entered, his arms laden with an arsenal of snacks: cold Cola bottles, crinkling bags of crisps, and stacks of cookies. He moved with deliberate, practiced precision, placing each item on the counter to maintain order. The room buzzed with familiar faces, but Donald’s attention snapped to the clipboard in his hand. His brow furrowed, disrupting his routine. A name on the sign-in sheet didn't match the roster. He looked up, eyes wide and confused. “Someone new signed up?”