10 Female Autistic Traits That You Need to Know

TLDRIn this video, Olivia, a 25-year-old woman recently diagnosed with autism, shares 10 more female autistic traits. These include masking, autistic burnout, bridge burning, preferring male friendships and one-on-one time, having intense special interests, struggling with personal hygiene, oversharing, and confusion about sexuality or being asexual.

Key insights

😷Masking is a common trait among females with autism, where they hide their autistic traits to fit in.

😴Autistic burnout, which causes physical and mental exhaustion, is a result of masking and can last from days to years.

🔥Bridge burning, abruptly ending relationships due to overwhelm or frustration, is common among autistic individuals.

🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️Females with autism often prefer male friendships and one-on-one time, as they find them simpler and less complicated.

🌟Having intense special interests, beyond regular passions, is a characteristic of individuals on the spectrum.

Q&A

What is masking?

—Masking is the act of hiding autistic traits to fit in and appear 'normal', which can be exhausting for autistic individuals.

What is autistic burnout?

—Autistic burnout refers to intense physical and mental exhaustion experienced by individuals on the spectrum, often caused by masking and overload.

What is bridge burning?

—Bridge burning is the abrupt ending of relationships, friendships, or jobs due to overwhelmed emotions or frustration.

Why do females with autism prefer male friendships?

—Females with autism often find male friendships simpler and less complicated than female friendships, which can be exhausting for them.

What are intense special interests?

—Intense special interests are passions that go beyond regular interests and can become obsessions for individuals with autism.

Timestamped Summary

01:30Masking is a common trait among females with autism, where they hide their autistic traits to fit in.

02:46Autistic burnout, which causes physical and mental exhaustion, is a result of masking and can last from days to years.

04:40Bridge burning, abruptly ending relationships due to overwhelm or frustration, is common among autistic individuals.

05:52Females with autism often prefer male friendships and one-on-one time, as they find them simpler and less complicated.

07:38Having intense special interests, beyond regular passions, is a characteristic of individuals on the spectrum.

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