This is not a real diagnostic test!

Social Signs:

I feel like I become the person or people I am around most.

I frequently rehearse conversations or interactions in my head.

I frequently feel like I am on a stage.

I have a few close friends but not many acquaintances.

I often see the world literally, black and white.

I hate it when people break rules.

 

Sensory Signs:

I am a picky eater.

I struggle with noises, touch, smells, or other sensory input.

When I am upset or overwhelmed, I seek tight, squeezing hugs to help me calm down.

I chew, rub, or tap certain materials obsessively.

I struggle to process visual or auditory information.

I struggle to settle my body down enough for restful sleep.

 

Behavioral Signs

I frequently fidget, chew, tap, rock my body back and forth, or do other repetitive behaviors.

I get upset with something that I consider inappropriate.

I am very involved in specific hobbies or interests.

I struggle to adjust when plans change without warning.

I have routines that don’t seem to have a real purpose.

I always feel stressed in unfamiliar situations.

 

Communication

I experience pain or discomfort during eye contact.

I struggle to keep up with fast conversations.

I tend to take jokes literally

I do not understand why teasing is funny

I miss sarcasm or subtleties in other people’s words

I prefer to communicate via text or email.

I do not understand why people think I am being rude when I am just being bluntly honest.