>>81931016 (OP)
There are high-functioning and low-functioning classifications based on the 3 levels of ASD as described in the DSM 5. To find it, search up: "filetype:pdf DSM 5" in your preferred search engine of choice. I am high functioning. Here are common symptoms (which I, in particular, have):
>struggle to understand indirect communication and implications.
For example, one time a roommate in college told me that my new shoes I was showing off looked like something he'd wear as a kid in elementary school. I thought this was a compliment because it meant that something I had chose for myself was similar to the ideals of a normal person. Immediately after however, another roommate said "Damn bro, take it easy on him" which informed me that it was not, in fact, a compliment.
>overly sensitive to external stimuli (personally: light and sound, though others may include textures).
Wrt light, my eyes used to never adjust as a child, even after being outside for 20+ minutes. Wrt sound, I often wear headphones (the type used for shooting) when near loud machinery at work that my coworkers are casual and comfortable hanging out near (both young and old). If I don't dampen the noise, I lose my ability to form coherent thoughts.
>extreme preference for routine.
This has made sticking to physical exercise very easy, thankfully.
>favoring texture of food over taste of food.
Multiple times in my life during highschool and college, I would eat nothing but crackers and peanut butter as a meal, twice a day, every day, for months at a time. The only drink I would have is water. I ate literally nothing else during these times and would supplement a multivitamin to prevent serious nutritional deficiencies.
I hope I covered enough. Please ask questions if curious.
