Published on 12, July, 2020
The stereotyped autistic person is obsessed with maths, science, technology, but I wondered if there is another type who is obsessed with words, correcting word mistakes, dictionaries, learning new words etc. A Word Nerd.
I am a proud Word Nerd, I have zero interest or skills in maths, science, technology. It is a reason I didn't even consider I was autistic until I was in my 40s/50s- I wasn't a computer geek, so I couldn't be autistic, could I?
What do you think?
This is a fun thread! I'm fascinated by the logic in the arrangement of words and semiotics and how linguistics are used. I just discovered some people actually think in words! I think in pictures/visual or change words into an equation of symbols. Though I do like it when words are made up to create something new and fun. Also, I appreciate Really Good Journalists. I might even disagree but will enjoy the effort and aesthetic.
I reckon I think in a mixture of words and pictures, I definitely see the shape of words. My mind is filled with conversations, lots of words, ideas and voices all jumbling around. It makes my mind very loud and I need to quieten it down sometimes.
I have the perfect job of proofreader/editor. Correcting all word mistakes, hammering writing into a good shape so it makes sense/ entertains people.
I used to think my job was frivolous and pointless...but during the pandemic what have people been doing? Reading, watching movies, turning to the entertainment field to keep them sane!