I don’t have an official diagnosis, but I have exhibited enough traits to think I am, even if I am probably on the higher functioning end.

I work in an industry with a lot of autistic people. In this industry, I’m a social butterfly while I’m not that outgoing otherwise.

I’ve learned how to be funny, which has helped. A lot of it involves word play/puns, making the right types of references, and being pedantic just enough to not be annoying. I’ve learned how others express frustration this way.

I’ve gotten to learn language with the concepts of denotation and connotation. Something is said, but there is a hidden meaning that I try to process. Part of that includes trying to process official documents from the point of view of someone unable to know some of the words or seem willing to misinterpret what I say.

My home is a mess. My finances are ok because my chasing of toys gets compensated by me living in a place far below my means and being ok with it.

I like certain kinds of novel experiences, which is a benefit when I get thrown into unfamiliar scenarios.