When I read a book or watch a movie, I find it hard to tell what the characters feel or intend.
I can easily put myself in someone else's shoes.
I notice license plates, dates and other strings of numbers that other people don't pay attention to.
I find it easy to switch from one task to another.
If I'm interrupted, I find it hard to get back to what I was doing.
In a group, I can easily tell when it's my turn to jump into the conversation.
I often find it hard to tell when it's time to end a conversation or change the subject.
I can quickly tell when someone is joking.
People tell me I can be too blunt, even though I don't mean to offend anyone.
I can easily tell when the person I'm talking to is getting bored.
I like sorting information into categories, lists and tables.
I find it easy to make up stories or imagine myself in a made-up situation.
I notice small changes around me, like something that's been moved or a new detail in someone's outfit.
A new setting or an unfamiliar route rarely throws me off.
I eat the same foods or wear the same clothes because it helps me feel calm.
If plans change at the last minute, I adjust calmly.
Certain fabrics, clothing tags or sock seams bother me so much that I can't stand them.
Noise in a café or a mall hardly bothers me.
I find it hard to know what's expected of me when the rules aren't spelled out.
When I walk into a room, I can sense the mood of the people in it right away.
Before a conversation, I plan what I'll say and then try to stick to that "script."
I find small talk easy.
There are topics I stay absorbed in for years and can spend hours on.
My interests are quite varied and change often.
In stressful or noisy situations, repetitive movements help me, such as rocking, hand movements or fiddling with objects.
I have to consciously watch my facial expressions and tone of voice to act "like everyone else."
I find it hard to tell what I'm feeling until the emotion becomes very strong.
Bright lights, loud sounds or strong smells affect me more than they affect other people.
I can easily understand what someone means, even when they only hint at it.
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