Why I like Fiber

I am 18 years old and I have autism. I have been spinning wool since I was 15 and knitting since I was 11. There are several reasons I will list here why I think fiber arts are good for people with autism. 1. Texture. There are a wide variety of fibers: wool, alpaca, angora, mohair, bamboo, etc., and they all feel different. Some are smooth, some are fluffy, and fortunately quite a lot of them are soft, which make for good non-scratchy clothes. Nearly all of them are a fascinating sensory experience. 2. Fidget/stim. Knitting and spinning are both something to keep hands busy. Spinning especially is a pretty good stim that happens to be productive. 3. Visual appeal. Many fibers and yarns are dyed in pretty/interesting colors and have interesting textures. This = fun. That's all I can think of right now, but maybe someone else can think of others?