Dichotomous logic is always a fallacy. Still statistical probabilities hold analytical value.

So if neuro normative is center, and Autism is a spectrum of a divergent branch, what branch or branches are most opposite Autism, sharing the least number of related traits?

  • Acamon@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    It really depends on how you define the traits of autism. Traits like “difficulties in social communication” are a big part of ASD profiles, but a condition like ADHD can also lead to problems in social communication for entirely different underlying reasons. Basically any complex human capability can go wrong for a variety of reasons, and completely different conditions can lead to quite similar problems, just because those problem areas require that everything is running together smoothly.

    That said, I did an autism screening as part of my adhd diagnosis, and came out with 0/40. I joked, “oh good, so I guess at least I’m normal in that area” and they replied “uh, normally people get around 10-15/40, 0 is pretty rare”. So I guess I’m pathologically un-autistic.