mindsplain
A word that neurotypical people use to patronize someone with autism or other neurodivergences when they have projected their assumptions about universal mental states onto them after the person shares insights or perspectives without considering individual differences in theory of mind.
When the neurotypical lecturer started mindsplaining how everyone intuitively understands sarcasm, the autistic student felt dismissed and interrupted to explain their unique perspective on social cues.
mindsplain by neuresthetic November 6, 2025
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