More options for disabilaty

I* think a sensory trait would be doable. For auditory sensitivity, the sim could get tense in loud, busy environments and need to withdraw for a while. They already have a similar mechanism in the loner trait. The spa music channel could grant calming effects. Tactile, smell and visual sensitivity could trigger an uncomfortable reaction similar to the squemish trait when other sims try to hug, when something smells bad, when there’s too much activity, or when wearing certain clothing. A weighted blanket, lava lights, fidget toys and lotion could grant a calming response along with the tea maker. If they ever allow us to select food likes/dislikes, that could be used to define taste/texture sensitivity.

*(SLP who worked for years in a sensory integration program for toddlers)

Yes! They already wrote in similar things for the werewolves with sensitive hearing temperament, and the infants who dislike loud noises.

There is already a lot we can do in-game, actually. We can let them Sims dislike any kind of physical contact, there is the Loner trait, and the socially awkward one as well, and an unflirty trait.
But yes, a dislike for busy and loud places (when too much people are talking, added by loud music... just too much noise sources) and sensitivity would be nice, even though I might not use that in-game, because I have these problems in real life.

Speaking as a person with dyspraxia (and possibly also ADHD), I think this is a good idea but there is a problem in that if you assigned the traits that we already have that could work as a representation of neuro-diversity, you would also have fewer slots for other traits. It's an unfortunate flaw of the system. Incidentally, the same is true of the diet traits i.e. vegetarian or lactose intolerant.

I think that another side mechanic for Sim health/medical conditions and dietary habits would be great. I always felt that lactose intolerant and vegetarian were a little weird for traits. I think I've only used one of them once or twice. It's crazy how Sims 4 is going on ten years old and it still feels like the choice of traits is meager. So any new system that adds more individuality is good. Not sure if I'd use it myself but I still think it's a good idea for more options. ?

"Horrorgirl6;c-18352562" wrote:

Oh that's why I suggested another trait system.Like a way to assign mini traits ,with the trait system. Thry already add likes and dislikes,and Growing Together other relationships.I think adding a trait or a new system really could be possible.

Thinking about vegaterrian,loctus intolerant should be added to that system.

Did you play The Sims Medieval? The sims had 2 regular traits and a compulsory flaw which could be replaced by a special trait if certain conditions were met. It would be interesting to have something closer to that where there are slots for different types of traits. For example, regular traits, flaws and then special traits that would account for neurodiversity or other health conditions. Lifestyles (including diet traits) could have their own category as well. I'm sure this is a topic for the next iteration of the game, which I wasn't originally planning to play, but if truly free to play I'm sure I'll succumb anyway!

Also maybe with cata and dogs they can be assign to be emotional support animals ^^.Maybe a sim that is nervous can pet an animal to calm them down.

"Horrorgirl6;d-1012897" wrote:
As you know I have neurogical disabilaties.Specifically autisim and adhd.

I was thinking about other things we can have in the game.That can have the option to represent people with neurogical disabilaties.

Like necklaces that have pop ems acceserise.
Or add Sensory objects to use in the game like pop ems,fidget toys .

Not full traits,but maybe like a side trait.That can emulate symptoms.Like maybe a side trait senstivity.With this sims can not like loud music or certain textures can bother them . Or absent trait that tends to make sims distracted and makes a bit harder for focuse.


Those are my ideas.

Thank you @Horrorgirl6 for being open with sharing your personal disabilities here. It's authentic and additive to the forum.

I agree the Sims and other life sims should explore disabilities, though it is challenging. Specifically, the labeling of disorders and diseases is not ideal, which is why incorporating treatment modalities, objects, and medical devices is preferred. They can correspond to a variety of disorders and diseases. They are flexible and open-ended, not hyperspecific and clinical labels of conditions.

"Mariefoxprice83;c-18353061" wrote:

"Horrorgirl6;c-18352562" wrote:

Oh that's why I suggested another trait system.Like a way to assign mini traits ,with the trait system. Thry already add likes and dislikes,and Growing Together other relationships.I think adding a trait or a new system really could be possible.

Thinking about vegaterrian,loctus intolerant should be added to that system.

Did you play The Sims Medieval? The sims had 2 regular traits and a compulsory flaw which could be replaced by a special trait if certain conditions were met. It would be interesting to have something closer to that where there are slots for different types of traits. For example, regular traits, flaws and then special traits that would account for neurodiversity or other health conditions. Lifestyles (including diet traits) could have their own category as well. I'm sure this is a topic for the next iteration of the game, which I wasn't originally planning to play, but if truly free to play I'm sure I'll succumb anyway!

I LOVED this aspect of Sims Medieval. The Fatal Flaw! I've been begging for Flaws and Phobias to be added to CAS for years. "Flawed" sims are so much more interesting than "perfect" ones, in my opinion. <3

I would also like to see the Phobias in CAS so that I might avoid them completely. I don't need my Sims to be pyrophobic, it's enough that I am scared of fire as well as agoraphobic ... that phobia (or something quite similar) once showed up as well for one of my Sims... no thanks, I really don't want this :disappointed:
Flaws sound interesting, though. Never played Sims Medieval, so I have no clue about its game-play, but I also think if not everything works out fine for and with them, that would add some spice to the game. I also would really like to see one-sided friendships or even crushes to have some drama with that. Even a phobia for that I might like.