I am thankful for autism because...

Individuals on the autism spectrum exhibit various strengths and abilities specifically associated with their medical condition, such as these:

• The ability to read at levels above and beyond their peers of the same age (i.e. hyperlexia).

• The ability to learn information quickly.

• The ability to understand and learn information visually.

• The ability to analyze a situation and come up with a reasonable solution (logical thinking).

• The ability to excel in technical and logical academic areas such as math, science, and engineering.

• Feats of memory (e.g. the ability to remember facts for a really long time).

• The ability to be meticulous and pay attention to details.

• The ability to be incredibly trustworthy and dependable.

• The ability to strictly follow schedules and routines.

• An amazing ability to find one's way around (i.e. sense of direction).

• The ability to be on time for appointments.

• The ability to firmly commit to and follow rules.

• The ability to focus on highly motivating tasks for an extended period of time.

• The ability to complete tasks accurately and systematically.

• The ability to solve problems in unconventional ways.

• The ability to see the world with originality and curiosity.

Source: Strengths and abilities in autism - Altogether Autism. (2020). Retrieved 28 November 2020, from https://www.altogetherautism.org.nz/strengths-and-abilities-in-autism/