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[yagami-raito-kun]

We need to talk about Near.

//As my followers are well aware, I have a great many headcanons about Death Note I feel very strongly about. Yet of all my headcanons, there is only one which I might literally fight someone on–namely that (like me) this badass cutie right here…

…is undeniably, indisputably, irrefutably autistic.

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[neurodeervergent]

Autistic L Lawliet

Okay this is a popular one but lemme just put together a list of reasons based on the Death Note Anime because this headcanon is so fricking exciting to me!! Feel free to add more.

-Speaks in a monotone voice

-Ignores common social rules of interaction, talks in a very blunt manner (“Matsuda, YOU ABSOLUTE IDIOT!!!”). Not necessarily obscene but sort of macabre language?

-On occasion, extremely good at empathizing, hence he can often be several steps ahead of Kira.

-Strong morals and sense of justice. Well, questionable morals at times, but strong nonetheless.

-Literally only wears one outfit consisting of a baggy shirt & jeans.

-NEVER WEARS SOCKS. Shoes only when absolutely necessary.

-The way he sits, with his legs up. Iconic. He says it helps him think. (Sitting a certain way for specific sensory input? Absolutely a thing.)

-Constantly fidgeting.

-Holds things “weirdly” (phone, paper). Dyspraxia?

-Can only eat certain foods. Literally. The anime only shows him eat sweets, snacks, and the occasional strawberry or banana. Drinks basically only tea with loads of sugar. Probably can’t handle savoury or spicy foods at all?

-Possibly has joint hypermobility or similar collagen defects (which are common-ish in autistic people). Could be the cause of his extremely pale skin, the permanent dark circles under his eye, bad posture and also another reason for him to sit his usual way.

- 24/7 fixated on the Kira case.

-Special Interests in crime solving (he solves cases on an international level under multiple pseudos!!) and especially the Kira case.

[alastor-in-wonderland]

Adding to the last point. He only takes cases that interest him. If he doesn’t find a case interesting, he leaves it for other detectives. We really only saw the Kira case but this was his stated policy.

[sarvantine]

Could the scene where Aizawa yelling at him and then touching him be another clue? Because after he touched him L was then shaking and was more clenched into himself than usual. :o

[sentinel-ai-deactivated20190519]

Yes, that really stands out here! When people touch him, he possibly feels threatened, because he’s not the person exerting control over the situation and this makes him anxious (enough to start shaking like that), or it may cause sensory overload. The former makes more sense when we consider the scene where Light touches his shoulder; everything with Light feels within his control, so it does not make him nervous. Light is chained to him, under surveillance, and accompanied by others more often than not. It could also be that he trusts Light more, and like some people with autism, it is then acceptable for them to touch you because it feels safe (I know that seems like a weird concept if he’s Kira though).

Another example of his problem with contact is L File No.15 where he uses self-defense to stop people trying to hug him, because he thinks they’re attacking him:

It’s like when he doesn’t understand the intentions behind physical contact, it’s not under control and makes him nervous. (I’d also like to make a note that he also takes up an interest in problem solving activities, as shown in the second panel, which can indicate a high IQ - another trait which can be found with autism (but more so with aspergers, from what I know))

[neurodeervergent]

Thanks for the addition, I’ve actually been looking for panels from this part The “they attacked me” part really makes a huge piece of evidence for me to be honest. Like. That’s not very neurotypical of you, L.

The lets-Light-touch-him thing sounds very familiar haha uncontrolled physical contact is exactly the right word, and kind of applies to all kinds of sensory input.

(the IQ thing can apply to anyone on the autism spectrum, but people with “"obviously high”“ IQs are more likely to be diagnosed with Aspergers than with autism (but since they’re both Autism Spectrum Disorder now, that’s becoming more of a functioning labels issue) and playing by himself as a kid is also a pretty common autistic experience)

[highlights-of-lawliet]

L is Autistic

A Masterpost of L’s Autistic Traits and Examples of Him Doing Autistic Things In-Canon

physical traits

bad/improper posture while sitting and standing

large/dilated pupils

speaks in a monotone voice

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behavioral traits

rarely makes eye contact

needs help bathing and getting dressed

sits with his knees pressed against his chest (common in Autistic people, possibly a pressure-related stim)

only eats sweets (“samefooding”)

always wears the same clothes

avoids wearing socks (possibly because of sensory overstimulation, and possibly because socks limit mobility of his toes and prevent him from stimming by wiggling and tapping them like he normally does)

holds most objects using minimal touch/contact

does/says inappropriate things without thinking about social consequences

considers Light his only friend (I would argue that Watari is his friend, but maybe the reason he doesn’t count him is because he sees Watari as more of a father figure than just a friend.)

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stimming

toe tapping

presses and tugs on his lips a lot

compulsive eating

stacking objects

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specific incidents

his meltdown upon hearing about Shinigami for the second time

“I’ll give you this strawberry if you keep it a secret.”

self-described as “childish” (Autistic people are often seen as childish, and many embrace this as a part of their personality.)

[damhalfblood]

Ways to deal with anxiety or panic/anxiety attacks a guide by yours truly, Kleo

Breathing

This may sounds weird but proper breathing can be super helpful. Sometimes we aren't breathing the way we are supposed to due to anxiety.

you can focus on whichever gif feels right for you :)

2. The grounding method

This is what usually helps with panic attacks but can also help with anxiety attacks :)

take a deep breath and look around the place you're in.

Then either write,say it aloud or just in your head

5 things you can see

4 things you can feel/touch

3 things you can hear

2 things you can smell

1 thing you can taste

It helps distract your brain but if it doesn't work try playing a game or talk with your friends/family

3. Safe place (it would help if you had someone read it to you the 1st time or put it on google translate and it can say it to you)

If you're home lay down on your bed, if you're somewhere else sit comfortably on chair and close your eyes. Imagine you're not here anymore, you're somewhere where you feel safe and secure. What do you see? There are animals around, they love you and they care about you, you mean a lot to them. What kind of animals are around? There is a form of water there. What form is it? You're at peace there, nothing can hurt you. You feel happier. Someone says hello. Who is it? The wind is calming and sweet. Your favourite smell lingers in the air and you know that you will be okay. Stay there as long as you need.

<3

I hope this helps :) drink water and stay safe everyone ily<33

[deimcs]

If there’s anyone I fought with that deserves paradise, it’s you.