Common Autistic Traits in Women Originally "List of Female Asperger Syndrome Traits" from help4aspergers.com (no longer active) by Rudy Simone. Adapted by Taylor Heaton (https://www.MomOnTheSpectrum.life, Youtube: Mom on the Spectrum) HiddenCommon Autistic Traits in WomenOriginallyAppearance / Personal Habits1. Dresses comfortably Yes No 2. Spends less time on grooming and hair Yes No 3. Eccentric personality and/or appearance Yes No 4. Is young for her age in preferences, appearance and tastes Yes No 5. Usually more expressive than autistic males Yes No 6. May have androgynous traits with feminine appearance Yes No 7. Camouflages socially and may lack sense of identity Yes No 8. Retreats with reading and/or tv and movies Yes No 9. Manages stress with rules, discipline and routines Yes No 10. Happiest at home or other controlled environments Yes No Intellect / Education / Vocation11. Considered "gifted", shy or sensitive when young Yes No 12. Overt or covert learning deficits Yes No 13. Often musical, artistic Yes No 14. May have savant skill or strong talent Yes No 15. May gravitate towards computers and technology, or writing, languages and psychology Yes No 16. May self-taught skills Yes No 17. May be highly educated but struggle with social aspects Yes No 18. May have partial degree(s) Yes No 19. May be passionate about one course of study then change course quickly Yes No 20. May have trouble staying employed or finding work Yes No 21. Slow to comprehend some things due to sensory and cognitive issues Yes No 22. Prefers written rather than verbal instructions Yes No 23. May have obsessions that are less obvious than ASD males Yes No Emotional / Physical24. Emotionally immature or sensitive Yes No 25. Frequent anxiety and/or fear Yes No 26. More open to discussing feelings than ASD males Yes No 27. Strong sensory issues/prone to overwhelm Yes No 28. Prone to depression. May have been diagnosed as bi-polar or manic depressive instead of ASD Yes No 29. Sensitive to medication and anything she puts in/on her body Yes No 30. Gastrointenstinal issues Yes No 31. Stims to soothe when agitated Yes No 32. Prone to temper or crying meltdowns in public Yes No 33. Physical when happy Yes No 34. Hates injustice and being misunderstood, can incite anger Yes No 35. Prone to mutism when stressed Yes No 36. May have unique voice quality or speak in monotone Yes No Social / Relationships37. Words and actions are often misunderstood Yes No 38. Perceived to be cold-natured or self-centered Yes No 39. Can be shy or mute Yes No 40. Doesn't go out much or prefers to go out only with partner Yes No 41. May get fired up when talking about passions or special interests Yes No 42. May prefer spending time with animals Yes No 43. May not go many "girly" things or have many girlfriends Yes No 44. May shut down in social situations when overloaded but is better at masking than ASD males. May appear socially skilled but it's a performance Yes No 45. Can have trouble maintaining close friendships Yes No 46. May choose to remain celibate or alone. If in a relationship takes it very seriously. Yes No 47. Due to sensory issues, may thoroughly enjoy sex or strongly dislike it Yes No 48. Can be awkward in flirting attempts Yes No HiddenScore Δ