I have a master's degree in as a speech therapist, special education and reading. My son is in the ASD, my mother is in the ASD, my grandfather was in the ASD... Many of the characteristics listed are consistent with HFA; actually, it is pretty text book. Thanks for your input there Jimmy
Okay, let me show the speech therapist why I dont buy it.
Let me remind that the topic is not 'High Level Autism' but does Hypersensitivity CAUSATE with Introversion.
_____When I work on projects, I like to have larger uninterrupted time periods rather
than smaller chunks.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I sometimes rehearse things before speaking, occasionally writing notes for myself.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____In general, I like to listen more than I like to talk.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____People sometimes think I’m quiet, mysterious, aloof or calm.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I like to share special occasions with just one person or a few close friends, rather
than have big celebrations.
- Potential hypersensitivity
_____I usually need to think before I respond or speak.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I tend to notice details many people don’t see.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____If two people have just had a fight, I feel the tension in the air.
- Potential hypersensitivity
_____If I say I will do something, I almost always do it.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I feel anxious if I have a deadline or pressure to finish a project.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I can “zone out†if too much is going on.
- Shows the opposite of hypersensitivity
_____I like to watch an activity for a while before I decide to join in.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I form lasting relationships.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I don’t like to interrupt others; I don’t like to be interrupted.
- Potential hypersensitivity, isnt this just good manners?
_____When I take in lots of information, it takes me awhile to sort it out.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I don’t like over-stimulating environments. I can’t imagine why folks want to go
to horror movies or go on roller coasters._____I sometimes have strong reactions to smells, tastes, foods, weather, noises, etc.
- Correlates with hypersensitivity
_____I am creative and/or imaginative.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
Seriously, I'd hope that you speach therapists would learn to read posts; alas you must spend far too much time speaking instead. Even us Masters of Engineering postgraduates learn how to read and social skills are not our strong point.
_____I feel drained after social situations, even when I enjoy myself.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I prefer to be introduced rather than to introduce others.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I can become grouchy if I’m around people or activities too long.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I often feel uncomfortable in new surroundings.
- Borderline shows hypersensitivity
_____I like people to come to my home, but I don’t like them to stay too long.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I often dread returning phone calls.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I find my mind sometimes goes blank when I meet people or when I am asked to
speak unexpectedly.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I talk slowly or have gaps in my words, especially if I am tired or if I am trying to
speak and think at once.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I don’t think of casual acquaintances as friends.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____I feel as if I can’t show other people my work or ideas until they are fully
formulated.
- Does not show hypersensitivity
_____Other people may surprise me by thinking I am smarter than I think I am
- Does not show hypersensitivity