Does Li Tianxi have autism?

its_Chilly said:
My theory is that Tianxi was actually possessed by her brother so her unusual behavior is actually because of his yet to be known motive. But if I’m wrong I think your theory might have some truth to it, mainly because of the way she explained her selective mutism. Interesting

PaninaManina said:
Half the reason you have is because of the plot.
Of course she doesn't want the police recording and filming her, of course she will notice the policewoman coming to keep a closer eye on her.

She may have autism, but you're seeing too much.
And also, her "selective muteness" may not be selective at all. There's the possibility that when she talks is actually her brother using her body.

SusFishEnjoyer said:

But what I think is odd, is just how many things point towards it.
When she described how she experiences things, it really hit with me, since I know exactly how that feels.

Maybe I am just reading too much into it, but it would be really weird to add stuff like this to her character.
Her describing how she feels about dogs barking or people looking at her would then be unnecessary.

I am just saying it points towards her being autistic, not that I think that she definitely is.

williewillus said:
She might not "officially" be autistic, but my friends and I were discussing and thought of this too. The way a lot of her characteristics are described (as OP lists out) hints strongly at it.

In general, people in east asia are less-informed about autism, and I thought it was a nice touch for the series to include this in a subtle manner to shed light on it for the domestic audience. I don't think "Tianxi is autistic" will be a central plot point in itself, but more so that it'll influence how she acts and interacts with the rest of the cast.

tnrk said:
That is what I thought too as an autistic person, however there may be other reasons to it, we will have to wait and see. Otherwise I am inclined to believe she is autistic; with how she 'senses things differently', and how she is selectively mute as a child.

SusFishEnjoyer said:
Warning: I you haven't watched Episode 6 yet, do it before reading any further to avoid potential spoilers.
Also warning: a lot of text ahead.




After you read all of this (if so, respects to that), what are your thoughts on this?
I am also especially interested what other people with autism think.