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Why everything you know about autism is wrong!

Kitsune

I found this YouTube clip while being unable to sleep!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=A1AUdaH-EPM

What does everyone think of what she has to say?

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  • I found the TED talk fascinating and a good introduction to the academic research paths in autism. Part way through, I did start thinking, 'I wonder if autism is the next evolutionary step for humanity?" I studied the physical sciences rather than the biological (which I now regret a little), but at some point in the distant past there must have been a long-necked giraffe that was ostracised by all the other giraffes until they realised he had his pick of the food. I exaggerate, but hopefully you understand my point.

    Some of the greatest inventors and technologists have been/are autistic and have massively shaped the world in which we now live, making it possible to survive in isolation thanks to mobile phones, the internet, home deliveries etc. Doesn't solve the procreation problem (which clearly our long-necked friend figured out); however, I think we are finding ways to gradually modify our environment to make it less disabling to us, and the NTs seem to love our inventions too so perhaps we're not that different after all. Either way, I'm looking forward to the day when we auties colonise Mars...

  • in reply to Nessie

    I've mused on this a few times and wonder if, as well as inventions etc there was a benefit in ancient history in having people around who were less concerned with life in the camp and spent time watching the horizon outside the settlement, and who had heightened senses? I don't know how that would lead to the genes responsible being preserved though. Again - amateur theorising on my part!

  • in reply to I'm done with Christmas Cards

    I started a thread a while back with some good links to the ancient history of Autism and yes, it would appear that being Autistic was both respected and an advantage

    https://community.autism.org.uk/f/miscellaneous-and-chat/16325/the-ancient-history-of-autism/120909#120909

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