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 11, 2024
Get the On the spectrummug. by Lol, kermit May 17, 2017
Get the the spectrum of kermitmug. 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
Get the spectrummug. The ZX spectrum is a 8-bit home computer developed by Sinclair Research in 1982. The ZX spectrum has over 5 million copies sold and can range from 16 KB to 128 KB of RAM.
A defining feature of the ZX spectrum is the 15 unmodifiable very saturated colors. And the screen is divided by 8x8 pixels where only 2 colors is allowed.
A defining feature of the ZX spectrum is the 15 unmodifiable very saturated colors. And the screen is divided by 8x8 pixels where only 2 colors is allowed.
The ZX Spectrum was very popular in the UK. Uhh I expected want part to be longer so uhhhh, It's also know as "Speccy" by fans. and I have an image of Rigby and Mordecai kissing as my lockscreen background
by 933 August 15, 2025
Get the ZX spectrummug. Someone who is highly intelligent in their own field but has the emotional intelligence and political correctness of a slug. In their own mind they are always right and have no feelings filter when dealing with others. Spectrum refers to the autism spectrum and while not medically defined as being on the spectrum is bloody close based on their mannerisms.
Did you see that email. He was right but now I'm going to have to deal with all the HR complaints. Bloody spectrum surfer.
by elguapoindustries January 19, 2016
Get the spectrum surfermug. Herobrine: Let's look at the news.
EAS: We interrupt our programming. This is a national emergency. The Richter Spectrum is predicted to explode within the next four hours.
Herobrine: What is the Richter Spectrum?
Minecraft Expert: The Richter Spectrum is an invention devised by Daniel Stevens, and is used for measuring stupidity around the world.
EAS: We interrupt our programming. This is a national emergency. The Richter Spectrum is predicted to explode within the next four hours.
Herobrine: What is the Richter Spectrum?
Minecraft Expert: The Richter Spectrum is an invention devised by Daniel Stevens, and is used for measuring stupidity around the world.
by Herobrine Richter May 9, 2019
Get the Richter Spectrummug. Some one who uses sone kind of spectrum to categorize persons or things, and uses said spectrum to justify their logic
by Alex1216 April 23, 2017
Get the Spectrum weebmug.