#I LOVE HIM SO MUCHIF YOU COULDNT TELL

[soullessjack]

rotating in my mind the fact that jack is literally the most autistic character ever and they weren’t even trying to do that. sam reads a “gifted kid” book to understand him. he has meltdowns and sensory issues and misunderstands social cues!!! he struggles with fluctuating empathy between not being able to feel bad for others and feeling emotions so strongly that it’s almost unbearable sometimes!!!!! He needs to be alone for extended periods of time when he’s upset and trying to calm down!!!!

he’s incredibly blunt and literally masks with repetitive behaviors and scripted greetings to be seen as normal and good and safe bc the behaviors and mannerisms that come naturally to him are seen as bad and dangerous and he really just wants to fit in and belong somewhere !!!!!!!! he wears repetitive outfit patterns !!!!!! He has trouble understanding rules and the concept of right/wrong as “bendable” or dismissible once they’re laid down !!!

He mirrors people !!! He always stands and sits in the same positions (cross-legged , hands-on-lap, standing straight as a metal rod implant). He’s able to excel within his special interests (zombies, monsters and fighting) but not outside of it (talking to people). while not being socially aware he’s very emotionally aware and intuitive!!!

he has nervous stims like picking at his hand and fidgeting with his clothes!!!!!!!! not only does he have meltdowns but he has shutdowns and alexythimia too!!!!!! he’s so!!!!!!!!! He’s so perfect!!!!!!! Almost everything about his character encapsulates some autistic experience without that even being the intention !!!!!!! He’s soo!!!!!!!!! He’s SOOOOO!!!!!!!!!