>>94887878- Preference for routines and predictability; distress when plans change
- Intense emotional responses, sometimes leading to meltdowns or shutdowns
- Trouble interpreting sarcasm, jokes, or indirect communication
- Struggles with executive functioning (e.g., time management, organization)
- Highly focused interests, sometimes mistaken for obsessive behaviors
- Strong preference for solitude or selective socialization
- Feeling different or "out of place" without knowing why
- Frequent burnout due to masking or overcompensating in social settings
- A tendency to ruminate or overanalyze social interactions
- Preferring deep, structured conversations over small talk
- Difficulty identifying or expressing emotions
- Tendency to hyperfocus on hobbies or specific topics
- High levels of anxiety, particularly in social situations
- Possible misdiagnoses, such as ADHD, anxiety, or borderline personality disorder
- Difficulty handling criticism or unexpected changes
- Struggling to initiate or maintain conversations
- Feeling exhausted after social interactions
- Tendency to mimic or "mask" social behaviors to fit in
- Feeling overwhelmed in crowded or noisy environments
- Repetitive behaviors (e.g., fidgeting, hand movements, or pacing)
- Difficulty understanding social cues, facial expressions, or tone of voice
- Difficulty maintaining long-term friendships or romantic relationships
- Sensory sensitivities (e.g., to light, sound, textures, or smells)
- Difficulty understanding unwritten social rules
- Strong sense of justice and fairness
