What being autistic might feel like

Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and challenges.

Autistic people often share similar challenges across their life—including education, employment and social relationships.

Autistic people can also experience emotional problems such as anxiety or depression.

Autistic strengths

Embrace and celebrate the differences of the autistic mind.

• Attention to detail
• Deep focus
• Honesty
• Expertise
• Resilience
• Commitment
• Memory
• Accepting difference
• Critical thinking
• Visual skills
• Unique thinking
• Observational skills

And many more…

What are your individual skills?

Autistic challenges

A diagnosis of autism is not enough to understand someone’s ability or needs.

• Rigid thoughts
• Initiating and managing relationships
• Alexythymia
• Understanding others
• Time management
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Non-verbal communication
• Planning and organisation
• Feeling understood
• Repetitive behaviours
• Managing change
• Navigating social interactions

There may be others too…

Which do you find difficult?