Rearranging the Doctor's Office: Confessions of an Aspie in the Waiting Room

Psychologist: Would it have bothered you if the water feature in the waiting room had been turned on?

Me: (Thinking to myself) How does she know what I'm thinking???

Psychologist: Does this tabletop look okay to you?

Me: Well, since you asked... I think the printer should go a little more to the left, the stack of books a couple inches to the right. I'd move the black bowl next to the Buddha statue, and maybe move the candle out in front of them. I'd also rearrange the flowers in the vase and then move it over there. (Starts to stand up) Actually, why don't I just do it for you since I'm here?

Psychologist: (Clears throat) No, thank you, that won't be necessary. Please sit down. (Scribbles notes in her pad)

Me: (Feels a deep sinking feeling, realizing the possible revelation)

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