#🤓👆 “nick cant be autistic”

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Autistic character study!

This time, Nick Nelson from Heartstopper!!

(mandatory disclaimer! this is a headcanon and, though i am autistic, may not be entirely accurate to autism as a whole. may also include common autistic traits as opposed to symptoms)

•doesnt introduce himself first

•strong sense of justice

•outgoing in regards to his interests, makes extra efforts to involve others

•slow to recognize sarcasm

•overexplains to compensate for awkwardness

•slow to recognize & process his emotions

•slow to recognize others emotions

•intense bond with his dog

•always uses the same mug

•more comfortable in small groups/one-on-one

•masks by changing his tone & demeanor

•masks in front of his peers to fit in & avoid confrontation

•overwhelmed by big emotions

-•lightly averse to physical touch & affection, with few exceptions

•prone to shutdown

•can be very blunt

•speaks stuntedly in certain social situations

•firm moral stance

•researches as a coping mechanism and to be prepared for/familiar with certain situations

•slow to sort out & form words when overwhelmed

•impulsive when determined & very singularly focused

•poor communication around feelings

•stiff posture

•scared of change

•subconsciously learned to mask at a young age, didnt learn to unmask until he met charlie

•pirates of the caribbean was his special interest at age 11

•seeks advice & research before big decisions

•avoids eye contact

•stims by petting his dog

•struggles to speak cohesively without scripts

•highly observational

•freezes when he doesnt know what to say

•slow to respond to people when discussing certain topics

•highly empathetic but struggles to figure out how to react/help people

•not fond of surprises

•freezes at urgency

•hesitant to try new things

•parties can be overstimulating to him

•low stress threshold

•connects with animals more easily than people

•prepares for things in a very methodical way

•struggles a lot with the pressures and repercussions of masking

•devalues societal norms

•hesitates to make decisions when he isnt 100% sure of all the details

•fairy lights in his room suggest sensory difficulties