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Create Your Autism Profile
We all experience autism in different ways, and everyone has strengths and challenges in different ways and at different times. So when we say someone is autistic, it's like pointing at vehicle in the road and saying "that's a car". Some cars are red, some are white, some are blue, and so on. Some are Ford, some are Toyota, some are Jeep... some use petrol, some use diesel, some are electric...
So how can you help other people understand your own autism properly, so they know how to talk to you, get on with you, and help you get things done? That's where your Autism Profile helps!
Answer all the questions here and we'll make you an Autism Profile that you can print out and keep. Anytime someone asks about what you can do, or how you like to do things, show them your profile and it will help them understand you!
So let's begin... just set the sliders for each area of your life, then click the 'Make My Profile' button at the end!
Superpower Skills (Things you're really good at)
Attention to Detail
Do you have the ability to notice and remember small, specific details that others typically miss?
Intense Focus / Hyperfocus
Are you able to focus intensely on a specific task or special interest for extended periods, leading to deep knowledge and expertise?
Pattern Recognition
Are you good at spotting and understanding patterns, rules, and connections where other people don't see them?
Logic and Analysis
Are you good at thinking about things logically, accurately, and methodically, and coming up with really clear answers?
Superpower Thinking (Great ways you think about things)
Exceptional Memory
Do you have a really good memory, particularly for facts, figures, and information related to your favourite special interests?
Visual Thinking
Do you find it easier to think in pictures rather than words, or do you find it easier to understand things when you can see them instead of just hearing about them?
Specialised Knowledge
Do you have any very special interests that you know a lot about, or that you spend a huge amount of time doing or thinking about?
Honesty and Integrity
Do you prefer to be honest about things, no matter what other people think (even if they sometimes think you're "rude")?
Problems with Social Communication and Relationships (Getting on with other people)
Social Cues
Do you find it hard to understand other people's non-verbal communication, such as facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice?
Having Conversations
Do you find it hard to know when it's your turn to speak, what to say, how much to say, or when to let other speak?
Understanding Language
Do you find some things that other people say confusing, like when they say things like "it's raining cats and dogs" or "think outside the box", or when they say the opposite of what they really mean (sarcasm)?
Eye Contact
Is it hard or uncomfortable to make eye contact with other people, or do you try to make eye contact all the time?
Problems Getting Things Done
Executive Functioning
Do you find it hard to think about or make decisions about what do to, when you know there's something that needs to be done?
Planning and Organisation
Do you find it hard to break down large tasks, decide how to do each step and when, and keep everything in order?
Time Management
Do you have trouble knowing how long things might take, sticking to schedules, and being on time for things?
Working Memory
Do you find it hard to remember what's been said or what you're meant to do next, or have problems following a set of instructions?
Problems with Your Senses (sight, touch, hearing, taste, smell)
Hyper-sensitivity (you avoid sensations)
Do some sights, sounds, touch, tastes, smells or movements feel "too much" or even painful (such as bright lights, loud noises, or certain textures)?
Hypo-sensitivity (you want more sensations)
Do you feel like you want more of things you see, hear, touch, taste, or smell, or does moving your body make you feel better?
Co-ordination
Do you find it hard to get movements right, or do people say you're a bit clumsy (such as dropping or bumping into things), or is it hard to line things up or play games?
Problems with Thinking and Feeling
Emotional Regulation (dealing with your feelings)
Do you find it hard to manage and respond to emotional situations, sometimes having Meltdowns or Shutdowns or feeling overwhelmed?
Flexibility and Predictability
Do you need things to be the same (predictable), always happen the same way, or at the same times, or does it upset or worry you when things change?
This is Peter Clark. We're out there every day helping autistic people live happier, more fulfilling lives. We don't charge for what we do but, if you'd like to help us make lives better, we're very grateful for even the smallest of donations - but it's entirely your choice!
