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If you want to evolve, ask someone Autistic...

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over 5 years ago

news article today in the Independent newspaper...

“We suspect that the early development of inherited autism was in part an evolutionary response to ultra-harsh climatic conditions at the height of the last Ice Age. Without the development of autism-related abilities in some people, it is conceivable that humans would not have been able to survive in a freezing environment in which finding food required enhanced skills”, she said.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/archaeology/prehistoric-autism-cave-paintings-barry-wright-penny-spikins-university-of-york-a8351751.html

Good to see those on the spectrum getting some positive acknowledgement..

Parents
  • over 5 years ago

    I had a situation at work where people were focused and stuck on one solution that was really complicated and difficult.

    I said something completely different and the solution was brilliant.

    I felt like a genius.

    So many NTs could not find the solution. I simply thought a little bit about the problem and found a great idea.

    I realized that I was really motivated then as their complex and difficult solution would be a headache to me.

    I often have good ideas but the employer is not interested to help me feel better in the workplace, therefore, I am not very motivated and interested to help the employer, in general.

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  • over 5 years ago

    I had a situation at work where people were focused and stuck on one solution that was really complicated and difficult.

    I said something completely different and the solution was brilliant.

    I felt like a genius.

    So many NTs could not find the solution. I simply thought a little bit about the problem and found a great idea.

    I realized that I was really motivated then as their complex and difficult solution would be a headache to me.

    I often have good ideas but the employer is not interested to help me feel better in the workplace, therefore, I am not very motivated and interested to help the employer, in general.

Children