50 Positive Characteristics of ASD [level 1]
Most kids and teens with ASD (high functioning autism) have a bunch of positive traits that more than make-up for any negative ones. As one Aspie asserted, “Thank God I have Aspergers!” Let’s look at just a few of the positive traits associated with the condition... Most young people on the spectrum: are able to easily forgive others are conscientious, reliable, and honest are enthusiastic and have a propensity for obsessive research, thus developing a broad and deep base of knowledge in subjects of interest are free of prejudice are intelligent and talented are less inclined to be fickle or bitchy than their neurotypical counterparts are more likely than those of the general population to pursue a university education are not inclined to lie to others are not inclined to steal from others are not likely to be bullies, con artists, or social manipulators are not motivated by an intense social drive to spend time with whoever happens to be available are persisten