mmmmmTell me, what exactly is the great distinguishing feature that makes it impossible for NTs to empathise with autism? Stimming? Anxiety? Depression? Irregular habits? Oddness? Currently existing theories of animal DNA authored by Richard Dawkins?


It is my hypothesis that there are multiple genetic codons and locations of codons responsible for autism-related conditions. You can identify one, potentially, but how many dozens or hundreds more are there? As it happens now, we know that there are hybrid versions of neurodiversity and 'neurotypicallity' that do not qualify for a diagnoses, but also are 'not quite' typical or mainstream. There's certainly lots of people who fit in to this grey area, believe it or not. Marcia's one of them. I'm close to also having a version of this grey area. I don't hand flap, no involuntary muscle movements, and only some auditory sensory issues (being startled by a loud noise), some ADD that doesn't react well to stimulants, silliness, and some VERY specialized interests, as  well as interests I might have explored if it weren't for Alabama's damned miserable climate, my lack of ability to focus (unique to me, because lots of people here find it easy to exert themselves in some spectacular manner or another), not having a personal coach or guru (does anyone here recall having one?), and of course endocrine diseases.

I admit I was and still am lost and confused about Cynara's gripes regarding Tam-man. "EWWWW! He has teh delete function. Bugger us all!". I have the delete function too, at another website. So does numerous other non-moderator posters there. Nothing bad happens. And his articles appear on the front page! Horror of horrors. This must mean were turning a fresh noob into a mod.

I think tam has his enthusiasm misplaced for discussing things with ASpeasks, but that's it. I don't see the 'Trojan Horse' other people see.

They do?

Who the muck is John Elder anyhow?