Superpowers

The media gives the idea that autism imparts with it some list of special creative or analytical skills unavailable to those without the condition.

I thought I'd like to share mine with the group.

I have a photographic, detailed and precise memory.

This special power seems to be limited to those occasions where I've screwed up, felt embarrassed, shamed or insulted or slighted. For these I have full 20-20 HD photorealistic clarity. I can literally re-live events and conversations from decades ago and feel the raw shame as if it was today. For most other practical purposes, my memory is abysmal.

Anyone else have special skills they can attribute to autism?

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  • All the superpowers you just mentioned (e.g., precise memory, speedy mental calculations, intense ability to research topics at a deep and detailed level) sound so brilliant and special!

    Along with a ‘precise memory’ here are some of my own special skills:

    -creativity to build analogies that help me ‘make meaning’ out of seemingly abstract life situations (e.g., I envision coping with life’s tough times as ‘wading through a river of slimy, icy bitter gourd juice’ or enjoying life’s sweet pleasures as ‘splashing among a river of vibrant, sweet, silky rose-milk’)

    -eye for detail and design, which comes in handy for drawing, embroidery, data analysis, blogging and social media marketing.

    -insatiable curiosity to understand diverse viewpoints.

    -fierce commitment to solve any problem.

  • Thank you. I also loved reading about your experiences on autism (e.g., how it enhances your ability to 'spot patterns' and 'appreciate small changes in light' such as dancing rainbows and shifting water reflections). It sounds so empowering and positive to read how we can all recognise and appreciate our own (and each other's) unique and special strengths on this chat :)

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  • Thank you. I also loved reading about your experiences on autism (e.g., how it enhances your ability to 'spot patterns' and 'appreciate small changes in light' such as dancing rainbows and shifting water reflections). It sounds so empowering and positive to read how we can all recognise and appreciate our own (and each other's) unique and special strengths on this chat :)

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