Do autistics and neurotypicals have more in common?

Of course they’re the ones with black and white thinking. But maybe, just maybe, neurotypicals and autistics have a lot more in common than society thinks. And the only reason that neurotypical people’s behavior is seen as normal is because there are more neurotypicals than there are autistics.

Why is normal behavior seen as normal by people with autism?

And the only reason that neurotypical people’s behavior is seen as normal is because there are more neurotypicals than there are autistics. So next time you are thinking about a typical autistic behavior being weird, unacceptable, or pathological, remember that neurotypicals probably do a version of that same exact behavior.

Are autistic people stronger than the average person?

Autistic can be stronger than your average person only if they train. Like everybody. How this 19-year-old earns an extra $3600 per week. His friends were in awe when they saw how much money he was making. Strength varies.

Do neurotypicals mean what they say?

We say what we mean, we mean what we say, and we believe that neurotypicals mean what they say. On the flip side, neurotypicals don’t communicate clearly. They say one thing and mean another thing, and expect people to see through the lines and decode the true meaning of whatever they’re trying to say.

Do you hide who you are as an autistic person?

Hiding who you are is an uncomfortable and exhausting experience. For many autistic people, that experience is a daily reality. In places where the full spectrum of neurodiversity is not understood or welcomed, autistic people often feel the need to present or perform social behaviors that are considered neurotypical.

Do autistic people have to hide neurodiverse behaviors?

For many autistic people, that experience is a daily reality. In places where the full spectrum of neurodiversity is not understood or welcomed, autistic people often feel the need to present or perform social behaviors that are considered neurotypical. Some people may also feel they have to hide neurodiverse behaviors in order to be accepted.