Female Autism Checklist

Difficulty initiating and sustaining conversations, especially in group settings.

Preference for one-on-one interactions but struggles with reciprocal conversation.

Tendency to mimic or imitate social behavious rather than naturally understand social cues.

Use of scripted language or adherence to learned social phrases without full comprehension of their meaning.

Preference for factual or structured conversation, struggling with abstract or non-literal language.

Ability to maintain a few close friendships, but difficulty navigating social hierarchies or understanding social rules.

Struggle with interpreting non-verbal cues, facial expression or body language accurately.

Adaptation of learned social behaviours in different situations to fit in, leading to fatigue or stress in social settings.

Heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli such as loud noises, bright lights, specific textures or strong smells.

Coping mechanisms like wearing specific clothing or using accessories to mitigate sensory overload.