has an unstablesense of self,perhaps highlydependent on theopinions of othersprone to excessiveexercise, calorierestriction, or othereating disorderedbehaviorsstruggles toknow when tospeak when inlarge groupsor at partiesstrikesothers asemotionallyimmatureand sensitivemay have beendiagnosed with mooddisorders such asbipolar, or personalitydisorders such asBPD or NPD, beforeautism wasdiscoveredreports a highdegree ofanxiety,especiallysocial anxietyfears rejectionintensely andtries to managehow otherpeople feel toavoid ituses control tomanage stress:follows intense self-imposed rules,despite having anotherwiseunconventionalpersonalitygoes "blank" andseems to shutdown afterprolongedsocializing andwhenoverstimulateddoes not initiateconversations butcan appearoutgoing andcomfortable whenapproachedcan be very shy ormute, yet canbecome veryoutspoken whendiscussing a subjectthey are passionateabouthas troublerecognizingor namingone'sfeelingshas troubledisappointing ordisagreeing withsomeone during areal-timeconversationself-soothes byconstantly fidgeting,listening to repetitivemusic, twirling hair,picking at skin orcuticles, etc.is usuallyhappiest athome or in afamiliar,predictableenvironmentis perceivedby others asmoody andprone to boutsof depressionprone tooutbursts orcrying jags,sometimes overseemingly smallthingsis a socialchameleon;adopts themannerisms &interests of thegroup they're inseems youthfulfor their age, inlooks, dress,behavior, orinterestsmay be highly self-educated but willhave struggledwith social aspectsof college or theircareerneglectsphysical healthuntil it becomesimpossible toignorecan socialize, butprimarily in shallow,superficial ways thatmay seem like aperformance;struggles to formdeeper friendshipsmay becomedisturbed oroverwhelmed whenothers are upset, butuncertain how torespond or supportthemignores orsuppressesemotions untilthey "bubbleup" andexplodehas an unstablesense of self,perhaps highlydependent on theopinions of othersprone to excessiveexercise, calorierestriction, or othereating disorderedbehaviorsstruggles toknow when tospeak when inlarge groupsor at partiesstrikesothers asemotionallyimmatureand sensitivemay have beendiagnosed with mooddisorders such asbipolar, or personalitydisorders such asBPD or NPD, beforeautism wasdiscoveredreports a highdegree ofanxiety,especiallysocial anxietyfears rejectionintensely andtries to managehow otherpeople feel toavoid ituses control tomanage stress:follows intense self-imposed rules,despite having anotherwiseunconventionalpersonalitygoes "blank" andseems to shutdown afterprolongedsocializing andwhenoverstimulateddoes not initiateconversations butcan appearoutgoing andcomfortable whenapproachedcan be very shy ormute, yet canbecome veryoutspoken whendiscussing a subjectthey are passionateabouthas troublerecognizingor namingone'sfeelingshas troubledisappointing ordisagreeing withsomeone during areal-timeconversationself-soothes byconstantly fidgeting,listening to repetitivemusic, twirling hair,picking at skin orcuticles, etc.is usuallyhappiest athome or in afamiliar,predictableenvironmentis perceivedby others asmoody andprone to boutsof depressionprone tooutbursts orcrying jags,sometimes overseemingly smallthingsis a socialchameleon;adopts themannerisms &interests of thegroup they're inseems youthfulfor their age, inlooks, dress,behavior, orinterestsmay be highly self-educated but willhave struggledwith social aspectsof college or theircareerneglectsphysical healthuntil it becomesimpossible toignorecan socialize, butprimarily in shallow,superficial ways thatmay seem like aperformance;struggles to formdeeper friendshipsmay becomedisturbed oroverwhelmed whenothers are upset, butuncertain how torespond or supportthemignores orsuppressesemotions untilthey "bubbleup" andexplode

female autism traits - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. B-has an unstable sense of self, perhaps highly dependent on the opinions of others
  2. B-prone to excessive exercise, calorie restriction, or other eating disordered behaviors
  3. I-struggles to know when to speak when in large groups or at parties
  4. B-strikes others as emotionally immature and sensitive
  5. G-may have been diagnosed with mood disorders such as bipolar, or personality disorders such as BPD or NPD, before autism was discovered
  6. I-reports a high degree of anxiety, especially social anxiety
  7. O-fears rejection intensely and tries to manage how other people feel to avoid it
  8. I-uses control to manage stress: follows intense self-imposed rules, despite having an otherwise unconventional personality
  9. B-goes "blank" and seems to shut down after prolonged socializing and when overstimulated
  10. N-does not initiate conversations but can appear outgoing and comfortable when approached
  11. B-can be very shy or mute, yet can become very outspoken when discussing a subject they are passionate about
  12. N-has trouble recognizing or naming one's feelings
  13. O-has trouble disappointing or disagreeing with someone during a real-time conversation
  14. N-self-soothes by constantly fidgeting, listening to repetitive music, twirling hair, picking at skin or cuticles, etc.
  15. G-is usually happiest at home or in a familiar, predictable environment
  16. N-is perceived by others as moody and prone to bouts of depression
  17. I-prone to outbursts or crying jags, sometimes over seemingly small things
  18. G-is a social chameleon; adopts the mannerisms & interests of the group they're in
  19. O-seems youthful for their age, in looks, dress, behavior, or interests
  20. O-may be highly self-educated but will have struggled with social aspects of college or their career
  21. I-neglects physical health until it becomes impossible to ignore
  22. G-can socialize, but primarily in shallow, superficial ways that may seem like a performance; struggles to form deeper friendships
  23. O-may become disturbed or overwhelmed when others are upset, but uncertain how to respond or support them
  24. G-ignores or suppresses emotions until they "bubble up" and explode