I prefer to do things on my own rather than with others.
Sometimes a thought or a subject gets stuck in my head, and I have to talk about it even if no one is interested.
When I become interested in something, my interest is often intense, strong, and deep.
I notice patterns in things all the time.
I feel I have to “act normal” to please other people and make them like me.
It’s often tricky for me to work out what someone is thinking or feeling just by looking at their facial expressions.
I have often been told that I’m rude or impolite – a comment that always catches me by surprise.
People often tell me that I give too much detail.
I have often been told that I have an unusual voice or cadence (e.g., flat, monotone, childish, high-pitched)
Social interactions are exhausting. I put a lot of effort into monitoring and following social conventions.
Privately or not, I engage in repetitive behaviors (e.g., hand flapping, rocking, pacing, spinning) that help me calm down and/or self-regulate.
I think a lot about my body language and facial expressions when interacting with people.
I find changes to my routine, no matter how small – like taking a different route to school or work – stressful and frustrating, even distressing.
I am often told that I’m clumsy or uncoordinated.
My sensory reactions seem extreme; I react strongly – or not at all – to sound, texture, smell, temperature, foods, and other forms of sensory input.
I’m often unsure about which behaviors others expect from me and are considered appropriate for a given social situation.
I really don’t like to stray from rules, set procedures, and the “correct” way of doing things.
I often zoom in on or focus intently on details and thus sometimes miss the “big picture.”
