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Autism's confusing cousins

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elif ◴[] No.46173264[source]
Based on what I've read lately, my consensus perspective is that 80% of what people consider autism is actually just the western diet's effect on normal brain chemistry.
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MarkMarine ◴[] No.46173314[source]
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tiborsaas ◴[] No.46173403[source]
You should also think before you call people stupid. If you google autism test, you'll find this:

https://www.clinical-partners.co.uk/for-adults/autism-and-as...

"I prefer to do things on my own, rather than with others."

"I prefer doing things the same way - for instance my morning routine or trip to the supermarket"

"I find myself becoming strongly absorbed in something – even obsessional"

These are all questions everybody living in a modern society can relate to.

Of course autism is a real condition, but modern society somewhat requires people to be machine like and that can easily look like someone is on the spectrum.

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1. habinero ◴[] No.46176552[source]
Those have the same diagnosis power as "what Hogwarts school are you in" quizzes.

Real assessments are different. Also, ADHD/ASD folks tend to overestimate how universal their experiences and preferences are.