A Therapy Center for Autistic Girls & Women
She Rocks the Spectrum
Autism Trait Wheel
Rate yourself on each trait twice — once for how much it feels like a strength, once for how much support you'd like around it. Watch your profile take shape on the wheel above.
There are no right answers. Move each slider to whatever feels true for you today.
Strength — How much this area is a source of strength, or feels like it works well for you.
Support need — How much support, understanding, or accommodation you'd find helpful here. It's not about being less capable — just where a little backup helps.
Sensory sensitivity
How strongly everyday input — sounds, lights, textures, smells, touch — affects you.
Strength (0–10): ____
Support need (0–10): ____
Social communication
How you connect, read, and express yourself in conversation, including a direct or literal style.
Strength (0–10): ____
Support need (0–10): ____
Routine & predictability
How much steady routines and knowing what's coming help you feel settled.
Strength (0–10): ____
Support need (0–10): ____
Focus & deep interests
Your capacity for deep focus and passionate, in-depth interests.
Strength (0–10): ____
Support need (0–10): ____
Emotional regulation
How you notice, manage, and recover from big or intense feelings.
Strength (0–10): ____
Support need (0–10): ____
Executive function
Planning, starting tasks, staying organized, switching gears, and managing time.
Strength (0–10): ____
Support need (0–10): ____
Masking / camouflaging
How much you hide or perform to fit in, and the energy that takes.
Strength (0–10): ____
Support need (0–10): ____
Sensory seeking
How much you seek out input — movement, pressure, sound, texture — to feel good or regulated.
Strength (0–10): ____
Support need (0–10): ____
Looking at your wheel, what stands out to you?
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