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    Do NT-Designed IQ Tests Truly Reflect Neurodivergent Intelligence?

    My problem with the traditional IQ tests is that if you score well, you're expected to Succeed in Life, in all ways and all aspects. In reality, that IQ only measures a narrow slice of the abilities needed to deal with life. I did well on the IQ tests, and I can do a certain type of technical...
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    What fictional characters do you suspect of being autistic?

    So often, when I see a robot/computer/alien character in fiction trying to understand human interactions, I wonder how much inspiration the writers got from observing people they may or may not have known were autistic. Spock and Data from Star Trek and Sonny from I, Robot are a few examples.
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    What fictional characters do you suspect of being autistic?

    Robin Buckley from Stranger Things. Completely socially awkward, always anxious. Can’t stop talking nonstop and too fast even when she’s aware of it.
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    Joined newly

    Welcome, @frostman. I hope you find this forum as welcoming and useful as I have.
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    That desire to accomplish so much while simultaneously not feeling like doing anything.

    That desire to accomplish so much while simultaneously not feeling like doing anything.
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    Not always noticeable features,

    Not knowing how to answer "easy" questions, or a long pause before "easy" questions. I put "easy" in quotes because they're questions that NT people think are easy, like "How are you" or "Which flavor of ice cream do you want?" Sometimes I answer things too literally, or think that when...
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    Patriarchal Gods

    One could argue that Yahweh and the Trinity are the same god since Christianity stemmed from Judaism. I don’t know about the origin of Islam.
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    Not always noticeable features,

    Okay you win. Add conflict avoidance to the list of Not Always Noticeable Features.
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    Not always noticeable features,

    CDO. The letters should be alphabetized.
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    Not always noticeable features,

    One possible subtle feature would be different or delayed reactions to things. Something happens and everyone else reacts one way, but I react a different way - or don't react until much later. For example, when someone one time said something offensive to us, I just went "Oh", but my wife got...
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    Not always noticeable features,

    I hadn't either. I never did the hand flapping, but it seems like my hands are always in motion, fidgeting with something. I remember one time I was talking at length with someone and fiddling with a pen I had pulled out of my shirt pocket. I realized that might be distracting so I put it away...
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    Hi, im new to this forum..

    Welcome, @AutisticProud. I hope you find this forum as welcoming and helpful as I have.
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    Not always noticeable features,

    That's a very good one! I sometimes tell people that one thing reminds me of a dozen others and I have to pick from a list like Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator to decide which reply is right.
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    ACRONYM Game

    NSET Norton Seldom Eats Turnips NMSS
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    ACRONYM Game

    GYST Goats Stole Your Turnips SERS
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