Autistic does not equal shy!

I am autistic, no one that I know would describe me as shy though. As long as I am not overstimulated I adore people. If I see that mommy likes you I will run right up to you and give you a big smile.It does not matter if you know me or not. The problem is, what do I do next? I want to be your friend and I know that I have to say hi but I am not so sure what to do next. So if I run up to you smiling and you want to be my friend please help me out. Try to stick to simple cues like extend your hand out to me for me to hold or shake, and give me a big excited "hi Courtney". I promise you, I am worth the effort!!