Published on 12, July, 2020
Here is a link to 2 earlier threads:
https://community.autism.org.uk/f/adults-on-the-autistic-spectrum/28721/does-your-autism-define-you/252201#252201
and
https://community.autism.org.uk/f/adults-on-the-autistic-spectrum/29374/what-defines-your-autism/277902#277902
I was thinking about these threads and characteristics defining us.
So, what do you think defines you (or at least you see as very essential characteristics) ...
Me, in no particular order.
1. Compassion
2. Intelligence
3. Open-mindedness
4. A duality
5. Sensitivity
6. Intuition
7. Stillness/calmness
8. Analytical
Everything of the above except the first part of 7. People find me too serious and I do not get slapstick type jokes or how to play, either as a child or with children as an adult.
Dawn said: do not get slapstick type jokes or how to play, either as a child or with children as an adult.
The play thing is very true of me too and I think I've read can be/is an autistic trait.
I've never had my own children but love being with the ones in my family.
However, I always feel awkward because of the play issue.