Poll:Do any of these traits apply to your personality?

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1. Autistic People Rarely Lie
We all claim to value the truth, but almost all of us tell little white lies. All, that is, except people on the autism spectrum. To them, truth is truth -- and a good word from a person on the spectrum is the real deal.

2. People on the Autism Spectrum Live in the Moment
How often do typical people fail to notice what's in front of their eyes because they're distracted by social cues or random chitchat? People on the autism spectrum truely attend to the sensory input that surrounds them. Many have achieved the ideal of mindfulness.

3. People with Autism Rarely Judge Others
Who's fatter? Richer? Smarter? For people on the autism spectrum, these distinctions hold much less importance than for typical folks. In fact, people on the spectrum often see through such surface appearances to discover the real person.

4. Autistic People are Passionate
Of course, not all autistic people are alike. But many are truly passionate about the things, ideas and people in their lives. How many "typical" people can say the same?

5. People with Autism Are Not Tied to Social Expectations
If you've ever bought a car, played a game or joined a club to fit in, you know how hard it is to be true to yourself. But for people with autism, social expectations can be honestly irrelevant. What matters is true liking, interest and passion -- not keeping up with the latest social demands.

6. People with Autism Have Terrific Memories
How often do typical people forget directions, or fail to take note of colors, names, and other details? People on the autism spectrum are often much more tuned in to details. They may have a much better memory than their typical peers for all kind of critical details.

7. Autistic People Are Less Materialistic
Of course, this is not universally true -- but in general, people with autism are far less concerned with outward appearance than their typical peers. As a result, they worry less about brand names, hairstyles and other expensive but unimportant externals than most people do.

8. Autistic People Play Fewer Head Games
Who was that woman, and why were you looking at her? I know I TOLD you I didn't mind if you went out, but why did you believe me? Most autistic people don't play games like these -- and they assume that you won't either. It's a refreshing and wonderful change from the Peyton Place emotional roller coaster that mars too many typical relationships!

9. Autistic People Have Fewer Hidden Agendas
Most of the time, if a person on the autism spectrum tells you what he wants -- he is telling you what he wants. No need to beat around the bush, second guess, and hope you're reading between the lines!

Do any of these trait apply to you please answer!! !! !! !! !! !! !! !! !!

All of these traits apply to me, as a person.

Only point 2 does not apply

These are over-idealized traits. Even many autistic people who think they apply don't necessarily apply. Rarely judge others? I wish. The autistic communities would be way less elitist if only that were true.

None of these are true.
My memory for sensory input is horrible.
My memory for anything written is very much better.
Not passionate, except about myself.
I judge others a lot, but mostly it is for jokes.
I am very materialistic, which is necessary when one does not get much pleasure from relationships.
Okay, one of these fits.
The 1st one.
I do tell people exactly how it is, because to me, avoiding getting caught saying something inappropriate is of less priority than getting the message across.

Traits 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 apply to me.

Traits 1, 2, 3, and 6 do not, unfortunately.

most, #3 is hard because its badly expressed, it is talking about comparisons (richer/fatter) then talks about that as 'judging' which doesn't make sense because to me judging is about actions (moral/immoral) not about what is visible or known about a person in the sense of appearance, wealth, etc. Autistics see and know the same things other people do, it's probably just not taken into account with us in the same way because there is a different (or no) agenda.

2. Kinda
3. I don't judge on appearances, but I am judgmental (personality thing, you know!)
Others. Yes, so I suppose it's me!! !

2. Yes and no, it's not exactly what I call living in the moment.

3. This is not true at all for me. Everyone has prejudice. I act somewhat harshly to people in general, but when I find out for a fact that someone is not a good person, THAT is how I remember and judge them.

5. All I ever wanted to be was more of myself!

7. Not really. I love to have things and study them. I suspect it ties into the OCD hording thing.

8. I play mind games... but I reserve the harsher ones for people that deserve them.

1. Well, for the most part, I don't lie (but when i do, it's fairly obvious and I wince)
2. not sure
3. Well, on certain things, guilty, but the last sentence holds very true.
4. yes.
5. Pretty much.
6. not sure
7. well, it would be nice to have a trillion dollars (seriously, who doesn't privately wish they were trillionaires) however, on the whole, I'm not all that materialistic.
8. even if I wanted to, I don't think I'd be successful.
9. true

1. I basically never lie (I hesitate to say never because there's a chance that could be a lie, lol)
2. Nah...I'm always planning for the future
3. I really try not to and people say I'm extremely non-judgmental, but I think I am
4. I'm passionate but change interests a lot
5. I think this fits me, but I don't really understand what it's saying
6. Not me...but I also have some things that affect my memory not related to AS
7. This applies to me
8. I don't think I even know how to play head games, lol
9. Same here

1. Lying is uncomfortable, and useless in my opinion.

2. I annoy people sometimes when I "pause" a conversation to point out a rare bird, or an interesting alignment of shadows on a wall.

3. I only make judgments if they are funny.

4. Life without passion is like cereal without milk, dry, crunchy, and much less enjoyable overall.

5. There are social expectations? Why didn't I get the memo?

6. I recall crying when Challenger blew up, saying to myself "what about the astronauts in there, why did that happen", the carpet at my grandmothers house was a green shag carpet at the time, I liked running my fingers through it.

7. Generic items with the same construction material/method/contents are always better, for they are more accurately priced. Paying for a brand is ridiculous.

8. If I want to play a game, I'll go get a PS3.

9. I mean what I say, and do my best to say it as clearly as possible, when you have a stutter, you value making yourself understood a bit more than normal.

They fit well.