The Power of Imagination and Visualisation of NDs.

[GHA]

One of the most remarkable traits I’ve seen in neurodivergent minds — and I’ve witnessed this up close for decades — is their ability to imagine and then truly visualise what they imagine. It’s not just “daydreaming” or abstract thinking. It’s seeing in their mind’s eye with such clarity that the idea feels almost tangible before it’s ever put into words, images, or action.

That inner visualisation can take many forms:

• In writing, it becomes worlds and emotions described so vividly that the reader feels they are inside the scene.

• In art, it emerges as shapes, colours, and compositions that defy conventional rules yet feel deeply coherent.

• In professional work, it translates into “out-of-the-box” solutions — approaches so different that others may not even realise they were possible until they see them work.

This is more than creativity — it’s a fusion of perception and imagination. They don’t just think of something new; they see it, walk around it in their mind, and explore its details before bringing it into the world.

The challenge is that such ideas often don’t follow linear or conventional paths, which means they can be misunderstood or undervalued in environments that reward predictable thinking. But when given the space to work in their own way, the results can be extraordinary — solutions that open doors no one else even noticed were there.

If you are neurodivergent and carry this kind of imagination, know that it is a rare strength. Whether it shows in words, art, or your work, it’s not just “different thinking” — it’s a way of seeing possibilities the rest of the world hasn’t caught up to yet.

 

[TBRS1]

I make things constantly.

I rarely use written designs - except when I have to be certain complicated things work together precisely.

I can easily visualize 3D objects, and mentally put them together, take them apart, rotate them, etc. On aptitude tests I score in the top percentile for anything related to visualizing.

I assume this is "autistic magic" - I rarely meet others who can do this, but I've heard about other autistic folk who can do it.

To me it doesn't seem like a special skill - I just do it, and it seems (to me) weird that other people can't do it, as if meeting a person who can't use a screwdriver.

 

[GHA]

I make things constantly.

I rarely use written designs - except when I have to be certain complicated things work together precisely.

I can easily visualize 3D objects, and mentally put them together, take them apart, rotate them, etc. On aptitude tests I score in the top percentile for anything related to visualizing.

I assume this is "autistic magic" - I rarely meet others who can do this, but I've heard about other autistic folk who can do it.

To me it doesn't seem like a special skill - I just do it, and it seems (to me) weird that other people can't do it, as if meeting a person who can't use a screwdriver.

That is exactly the kind of ability I believe the world undervalues because it can’t be neatly measured by standard tests. What you’re describing — holding complex structures in your mind, rotating them, testing how they fit together — is pure genius.
You’re right, it may feel natural to you, almost ordinary, because it’s how your brain works. But from the outside, it’s extraordinary. Many NTs, even those considered “high achievers,” simply cannot do this without tools or step-by-step instructions.
This is why I always say: ND minds often carry abilities so deeply ingrained that they’re invisible to the person who has them, but priceless in the right environment. That “autistic magic” is also the same spark that drives innovation, engineering breakthroughs, art, and design.
The challenge is not proving the skill exists — you’ve lived with it your whole life. The challenge is finding the spaces where it’s recognized, valued, and allowed to flourish.

 

[Dagan]

Music, as well. I can hear it already in my head, exactly what I'm going to have to figure out via instruments. Even when I wind up layering a bit more to it all, the core sounds that I had in mind...are there.

I would love to time travel and speak to Mozart about this kind of thing.