@joenepraat
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I did not expect them *all* to apply to me! Some of them when he first mentions them I think, no, or not always (like the 'having a good memory), but then he explains it and yeah, that's exactly me (having a great memory for some things and not others). The last couple I never even heard of and had me lmao because they were true too.

The bit about being able to remain calm surprised me. Usually all people talk about is autistic meltdowns, but it's true that there are many times when things that would freak out other people don't cause a big reaction in me, or the reaction is at least delayed or dampened. I never saw this as an autistic trait before. I think it really drives home the "difference, not a deficit" idea since typical people freak out too, just over "different" stuff.

This was a beautiful list, and well told. Definitely sharing this a lot.