On the Autism spectrum. They say “if you’ve met 1 person with Autism, you’ve met 1 person with Autism.” The core triad for diagnosing is: (a) social impairment, (b) communication difficulties, and (c) repetitive and rigid behaviors and interests.
The “high functioning” end of the spectrum was formerly called “Aspberger's.” Now it’s distinguished as “level 1 Autism; level 1 meaning they require minimal (if any) support. They’re basically society’s smart “nerds.” Famous examples include Einstein, Elon Musk, Nikola Tesla, Sir Issac Newton, Temple Grandin, Mark Zuckerberg, Anthony Hopkins, Peter Thiel, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, etc. They often gravitate towards STEM careers like engineering or medicine but can also be gifted in fields like art or music.
Autistic people can lose their deficits with therapy or self-help. Many women only learn that they’re on the spectrum after having children receive a diagnosis. Women often consciously or unconsciously “mask” their autistic trails. Social camouflaging refers to imitating the social behaviors of neurotypical individuals.
Being on the spectrum is a result of having extra neurons (brain cells) and extra connectivity between them. Google “Temple Grandin brain scans” and hit “images” to see.
Low-functioning autism is quite different. These are individuals w/ Level 3 Autism, the most severe level, meaning they require substantial support. Generally they are non-verbal (speak fewer than 10 words or not at all).
The “high functioning” end of the spectrum was formerly called “Aspberger's.” Now it’s distinguished as “level 1 Autism; level 1 meaning they require minimal (if any) support. They’re basically society’s smart “nerds.” Famous examples include Einstein, Elon Musk, Nikola Tesla, Sir Issac Newton, Temple Grandin, Mark Zuckerberg, Anthony Hopkins, Peter Thiel, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, etc. They often gravitate towards STEM careers like engineering or medicine but can also be gifted in fields like art or music.
Autistic people can lose their deficits with therapy or self-help. Many women only learn that they’re on the spectrum after having children receive a diagnosis. Women often consciously or unconsciously “mask” their autistic trails. Social camouflaging refers to imitating the social behaviors of neurotypical individuals.
Being on the spectrum is a result of having extra neurons (brain cells) and extra connectivity between them. Google “Temple Grandin brain scans” and hit “images” to see.
Low-functioning autism is quite different. These are individuals w/ Level 3 Autism, the most severe level, meaning they require substantial support. Generally they are non-verbal (speak fewer than 10 words or not at all).
“It was so undignified when those people sat around recording a young boy having a meltdown on that airplane…he’s on the spectrum.”
by NikkiMD March 12, 2024
"I'm on the spectrum," whined Jake. "So I just want to do data entry because I speak without thinking."
by Downvoting Victim December 23, 2021
The name for a man who is slightly autistic.
He shows little social edicate and does not read social ques. He tells you he wants to kiss you before any moment with him ever happens. He has been diagnosed as “on the spectrum” and is not shy about telling you that.
He shows little social edicate and does not read social ques. He tells you he wants to kiss you before any moment with him ever happens. He has been diagnosed as “on the spectrum” and is not shy about telling you that.
Spectrum called again last night.
by Billy-Soo September 20, 2019
When one goes absolutely out of control and has a spectrum of angry emotions. Typically compared to someone who is 'on drugs'.
by jejee1234 January 17, 2022
An autistic person who will constantly get out of trouble while doing shitty things because they have autism while in reality they can be real decent people.
Depending on the political correctness of a instance they will either
1. Accept everything the Spectrum Feeder does.
2. They beat him up because his bullshit.
3. It will be THAT guy everyone ignores.
Ignoring a Spectrum Feeder is the most effective way to deal with a Spectrum Feeder, because they usually act out of attention grabs.
Depending on the political correctness of a instance they will either
1. Accept everything the Spectrum Feeder does.
2. They beat him up because his bullshit.
3. It will be THAT guy everyone ignores.
Ignoring a Spectrum Feeder is the most effective way to deal with a Spectrum Feeder, because they usually act out of attention grabs.