Meet My Autistic Brain
Overlooked Autistic Traits
Feb 5, 2024
Explore the lesser-known traits of autism, such as job interview struggles and silent suffering. Discover challenges in emotional expression, sensory sensitivities, and social interactions. Learn about difficulties in romantic relationships, literal thinking, and sensitivity to noise. Hear about preferences for comfortable clothing, struggles with fluorescent lights, and anxiety in social events.
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- Autistics often possess distinct thinking and learning styles, approaching learning from multiple angles and valuing explicit instructions and context.
- Autistics frequently rehearse conversations before engaging in social interactions and experience sensory sensitivities, including sounds, lights, textures, and tastes.
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Common Autistic Traits and Experiences
Autistics have unique traits that go beyond the diagnostic criteria, with each individual expressing autism in their own way. Many autistics feel like aliens from another planet and use that term to describe their experiences. Autistics often struggle with job interviews and may not perform well, despite being qualified. They may also experience challenges with social interaction, such as difficulty understanding small talk or feeling overwhelmed at parties. Additionally, sensory sensitivities and preferences are common, ranging from sensitivity to certain sounds and lights, to specific clothing fabrics and textures.
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