Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi All!
I'm genuinely curious to hear what you think is the positive side of your diagnoses of Autism (or ADHD; or Autism and ADHD together). There's a lot of difficulties online but I'm also really fascinated by how differently we can see the world and the benefits of that.
Here's a couple of examples from me!
I don't get socially awkward very easily when there is clear justification for my actions. As an example, if my partner and I go out to eat and they receive food that they didn't order or doesn't match up to what they ordered (it could be they ordered crispy pizza with pepper and the dough isn't crispy and there are onions instead) they would feel awkward about bringing it to the attention of the server whereas I feel very, very comfortable with doing this (politely of course). The chef has broken the rules, this is not what we paid for and ordered, therefore they should rectify it and we have nothing to be worried about - therefore I don't worry. This also spreads to other social situations too.
I'm also very, very good at making quick connections between things and solving problems. I intuitively seem to find the relationship between things or find answers for problems. As a silly example, we needed to buy a new frying pan online that was the same size as our old one. However, we couldn't find our ruler or tape measure to check the actual measurements. But, I did have a lined A4 notebook. I looked up the standard sizes for the line spacings of the notebook and used the lines to the measure the frying pan which then gave me a very close approximation of the size. This took me mere seconds to come up with.
Please let me know yours!
Aspie Danni said:I notice everything. Every little detail. Works for me in a positive light in lots of ways but it's also annoying and distracts me if I'm trying to focus like when I'm reading a book or trying to watch a movie.
So do I. I take in everything without meaning to. I am known for being an observer.
So cool! I really like it.
One I've not seen on here yet but which works for me is my attention to detail and process oriented thinking mean I am great for producing step-by-step documention and guides.
I produced hundreds of these for the IT dept I worked in over the last 6 years and reviewed many more done by others. I made sure there were no steps missed out, that everything followed the standards guide and that everything was maintained.
It is surprising how much people tend to assume you know how to do stuff when they write a guide. Big chunks of the process were missing or a sweeping assumption were made (along the lines of the old car maintenance manual note of "now remove the engine from the car" without the 200 preceeding steps needed).
This meant when we had any staff changes then new staff could get very effective with being able to use the comprehensive guide set available.
1. I am guided by my own principles. Even if that conflicts with the expected social thing.
2. I still find huge pleasure in 'childish' interests e.g. toys and seeing animals.
3. When the environment is just right and I'm really interested in something, I can hyperfocus and it feels amazing.
4. Eye for detail/spotting patterns (made me really good at my job when I worked in a pharmacy)
There are plenty of negatives too but I won't list them here.
Hi :) I have hyperfocus too and it can help a lot in science. Though I can get obsessed with small details … and it can take a while for me to get the bigger picture but when all the random details connect and start to link it is so cool. I think being direct is another positive (even though maybe not everyone likes this) - i wish everyone was direct and honest. This builds trust and makes everything so much easier.
Thanks for your interest in my art. It's something I love to do and love to share.
I shared a piece I did of a horse my sister used to ride :)
Groovy. Absolutely no pressure....I just wanted you to know that I would be interested to see more.
Debbie's made a creative page so I'll share some more art there soon :)
Thanks. I've got to do the sky and sea so it's dark in the end but so far I'm studying the ships dimensions. My sister got me the blueprints so I've been studying them so I get it accurate.
More....please?
Superb.
My art
I notice everything. Every little detail. Works for me in a positive light in lots of ways but it's also annoying and distracts me if I'm trying to focus like when I'm reading a book or trying to watch a movie.
I'm very honest.
Creative. I've been doing art and after the submersible incident I decided to do Titanic sinking. Still needs work but I'm pleased so far.
Amazing imagination. My brain is always imagining things.
A cheering news story:
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/20/1182850678/max-park-speedcube-record-rubiks-cube?utm_source=pocket-newtab-global-en-GB
Thank you!
Congratulations!
My thought processes. I love my autie little brain. So tenacious and focused at cracking problems, so logical and ordered.
And the value system we tend to lean to. I don't care what people's status, income or job is etc. I like big hearted but honest and direct people. The ones that don't compromise on being themselves, probably because I've had to fight so hard to just be me. But hey! I like me!
SPD is a living nightmare though!
Hi Soul Devoid, thank you for sharing your thoughts. I think it's a brave thing say how you are feeling in the face of other opinions - I know too well that I struggle with that. I'm really sorry to hear that you are having a really difficult time with your situation. How you're feeling is completely valid and I don't know enough about your situation or your life to say that there is something positive in it for you right now. However, that doesn't mean that something positive won't present itself later on. If I had known about my Autism years ago when I was really struggling I would have had very similar thoughts to you are now. Things have changed for me over recent years and the positives are starting to show. This could be something that happens for you too. Regardless of whether that happens for you, I hope you find support in this community and know that we are here for you.
None for you perhaps, but looking at this thread it is obvious that other people are convinced that they exist.
I hear you. I will desist.