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Re:A giant step forward in understanding autism by nailer on Friday February 17, 2023 @10:01AM (#34835422)
But also removes the tools of autism.

Neurotypical peopple often lie about things for social convenience, overly value fitting in, have trouble exploring the depths of their interests, and have a poor sense of smell and taste.

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Re:A giant step forward in understanding autism by marcellus23 on Friday February 17, 2023 @06:35PM (#34842064)
For people who are high-functioning, it may be that the benefits of autism you mentioned are worth the downsides. But I think most medium and low-functioning people would not agree with that.
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Re:A giant step forward in understanding autism by nailer on Saturday February 18, 2023 @05:48AM (#34845852)
I’m technically level 2, which means there are periods where I cannot communicate. I have at least one level 3 friend that I’m sure would feel the same, I’ll ask her and find out for sure though.
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