My Life With Autism

sensitive

easily affected by something

I’m sensitive to foods with dairy, so eating ice cream can give me a stomach ache.

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relieved

freed from worry or stress

I felt so relieved after passing my big test in history class.

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develop

form or grow over time

I’m not great at pottery because I just started learning it, but my mom says my skills will develop if I keep practicing.

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sarcasm

the use of words that mean the opposite of what the speaker really thinks in order to be funny or rude

I told my friend that the stormy weather made today a perfect time for a picnic, and she laughed at my sarcasm.

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traits

qualities that a person has, such as blue eyes or curiosity

One of my best traits is my sense of humor!

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overstimulated

overly affected (and stressed) by noise, activity, etc.

I felt overstimulated by all the sounds, lights, and people in the busy city.

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