#ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #Autism
Here is an article I really enjoyed writing,
"The Awesome Symptoms of Autism"
There are countless lists of the harder symptoms. But surprisingly, there can be some good things about being autistic too.
https://www.neurofabulous.org.uk/awesome-symptoms-of-autism.html
@KatyElphinstone - Well hooray for this. I didn’t learn I was #ActuallyAutistic until I was in my 60s. That offered me the ability to look back on my entire life (especially, my professional career) and realize not only the negatives, but the positives of my #Autism. There are a handful of them listed in this article. They definitely made me better at my job, if not at my life.
@KatyElphinstone - Can keep on at a task for extended periods of time w/o losing focus. Capacity to focus on a single topic w/all of one's mind/attention. Ability to remember a vast amount of information. Attention to detail. Not feeling a need to adhere to group code, or striving just to be popular. Looking for the 'why' of things. The ability to become a chameleon. Compassion & empathy for animals, and objects. Strong reactions against being manipulated. Being disconcertingly honest.
@KatyElphinstone - I have been extremely successful as an independent documentary producer, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously because of my #Autism. Looking for the “why and the honesty thing have been at the center of my career (though they drive my wife nuts!) The compassion & chameleon stuff makes me a really good interviewer.
Thanks for sharing, I've really enjoyed reading this
And love that there are so many of these things that you identify with.
@KatyElphinstone - When my wife read it, she cried. In a good way.
@rlpaulprodn @KatyElphinstone
I’m in my 60s & self realised last year, but after an ADHD dx, so slightly different experience to yours. I can see where my ADHD might’ve made me more adaptable to change & less likely to struggle with it (but not immune from feeling annoyed & rattled at times), & yes, able to persevere with part time studies over a long period.