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I would say that if someone who is on the spectrum identifies as a geek or a nerd, then there is a likelihood that whatever they're interested in (fandom, computers, comic, whatever it is) they're likely to be more intensely interested in it than an NT with the same interest. The same could be said of anyone with ASD who also didn't identify as geek or nerd. I don't think I did a great job of explaining and I overused the word interest
Im a Cool Dude and i never was nerdy or geeky and never will be.I was discussing the concept of ASDs with a family member, and the question came up of "What makes someone with Aspergers different from what people generally consider a nerd/geek?"
How would you answer this question?
impaired social and emotional reciprocity
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-obsession with the preservation of sameness
-over or under stimulation of certain senses (e.g. visual or tactile being common)
Terrible sensory issues. Unable to navigate communication. Trouble with digestion and eating which seems common in Auties. Lots of other issues beside being smart!