tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466691337834051176.post1235669930059680530..comments2024-03-01T03:37:20.420-05:00Comments on I'M SOMEWHERE ELSE: Language as maintenanceAmanda Foresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04200794053287551087noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466691337834051176.post-86006884986424693342010-01-08T16:26:10.962-05:002010-01-08T16:26:10.962-05:00That reminds me...I have a friend with ASD and he ...That reminds me...I have a friend with ASD and he often says "yep" or "yes" when there's no conversation going on between us. Then we nod our heads and smile and neither of us expects the other to say or do anything else. It's just a quick friendly exchange that really does feel like a "hey I'm still here" type of thing.meanderingriverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09814592647841488599noreply@blogger.com