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Superpowers

Samuel50

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?

Parents

  • 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.

  • in reply to Jenni123

    Thanks. Loved hearing about your 'special powers' too (e.g., spotting patterns, glimmers, changes in light, extreme determination, research etc). I also love how we are all just recognising and celebrating our own (and each other's) unique talents and achievements here . It is just all so positive and empowering :)

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  • in reply to Jenni123

    Thanks. Loved hearing about your 'special powers' too (e.g., spotting patterns, glimmers, changes in light, extreme determination, research etc). I also love how we are all just recognising and celebrating our own (and each other's) unique talents and achievements here . It is just all so positive and empowering :)

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  • in reply to Jenni123

    Awh, thank you for sharing. I am glad to hear the natural light lights up your world and lifts up your spirits, especially during this rather cold and grey Winter season Slight smile

  • in reply to Good_Vibes365

    Yes it’s helped lift spirits as it’s a tricky time of year due to lack of light and still some grey days? This has been lovely. Thank you Heart️