Help with odd character quirks

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What would you consider to be odd quirks for a character?

See, I'm trying to come up with a few quirks for my character right now. She's autistic, but I don't want to focus too much on her just having autism. Most people on the spectrum have really odd quirks that set them apart from the norm. The only one I can think of right now is that maybe she uses the wrong silverware for things. For example, eating mac and cheese with a spoon instead of a fork (I actually do this in real life lol). I can only think of ones related to food... and I need some that aren't related to that.

I've tried googling a list of odd quirks and such, but I can't seem to picture them being something my character would do though. A lot of them are also a little too weird for my taste. Either that, or I can't find the ability to write them in or explain them in a way that doesn't tell the reader what it is... if that makes any sense.

Basically, what I'm trying to ask is... well, what I asked before I started writing a lengthy post. XD What would you consider to be odd for quirks in the main character? I kind of want ones that aren't considered normal but out of the ordinary I guess. I decided to ask this here because I don't know if my other forums I attend would really understand the whole autism thing.

Maybe something else involving dishes or silverware. Eg, also keeps dishes organized in drawers or cabinets based off the "formal table etiquette" positioning thing.

Hello SweetToxic,

I like it when a fictional character has classy and exceptional quirks. Something that makes him or her above the average/normal person, higher than an NT. Yes, make the quitkiness almost magical. Do you know what I mean? For example, when a loved one of the character dies, she seeks comfort not in other people but for example in music. She picks up the violin and starts playing, all alone, througfhout the night expressing and processing her grieve.

Have a great weekend SweetToxic!

Greetings,
Muziek

There have been times when I've been so incensed with some matter that I verbalize imaginary arguments I'm supposed to be having in my head, and just end up looking crazy. Perhaps that's something your character might do?