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3 Autistic Traits That Made Me a Better Person
It’s not all bad…
People see autism as a burden, and it sure is sometimes.
But that view fails to see the full spectrum of experiences and strengths that autistic people bring to the table.
In this article, I want to try to change the focus from what’s commonly seen as negative to explaining the positive sides for me. Each trait that might seem a challenge at first has changed me into a more reflective, resilient, and insightful person.
Here are 3 autistic traits that made me a better person.
1 — Constant Self-Reflection
As a person on the spectrum, I’m always checking my surroundings and what’s happening around me.
Not a single thing will go unnoticed.
That’s partially because I’m always alert, and partially because I’m copying other people’s behavior and how they respond to me. I’m checking people’s reactions all the time.
Neurotypical people somehow know how to respond to other people or know how to deal with certain social situations. I don’t.
We’re missing that connection in our brains.
It forces me to self-reflect all the time because I’m insecure about the way I’m behaving in…
