Have you noticed that you communicate better with other autistic people? This is known as double empathy and relates to our social compatibility when conversing with other autistic people. Know how to spot other autistic adults and recognize autistic traits is helpful in creating sustainable relationships. In this video I talk about ways I have detected other people might be autistic or, more broadly, neurodivergent. What characteristics do you notice in other autistic adults?

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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Why Recognizing Autistic Traits is Important
01:26 Is Conversation Balanced?
02:39 Challenges Following Social Rules
03:26 Speech Patterns and Body Language
03:57 Relatable Stories and Analogies in Autistic Communication
05:01 Bluntness
05:54 Special Interests
07:08 Verbal Misunderstandings and Challenges Understanding Feelings
07:46 How They Act in Social Settings
08:15 Eye Contact in Autistic Adults
08:58 Hand Gestures (Flappy Hands are Happy Hands)
09:46 Sensory Challenges
10:47 Routines and Predictability
12:22 Topics and Depth of Conversation
13:53 What Traits Have You Noticed in Others?