Just Curious

So, I have an addiction to pretty much anything with an engine. This has led me to want to pursue mechanical engineering as a career path. I have researched random things that I've heard that's related to the field. Some of it takes a little bit of time to understand, because my reading comprehension isn't the best. However, I almost always get it. Yet, I can't get other things that are seemingly simple. Electricity, for example. I can't comprehend how I can get shocked by a spark plug, but I can't get shocked by a mechanical mod vape that quite literally uses the body to complete the circuit. Is it normal for people on the spectrum to be smart at something that seems difficult to most people, but dumb at things that others find basic knowledge?

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  • Is it normal for people on the spectrum to be smart at something that seems difficult to most people, but dumb at things that others find basic knowledge?

    You'll find that applies to everyone - ASD or NT - it's just you haven't had it explained in a way that makes sense to you.

    With electricity, it's all about current and voltage - high voltage will make you jump but it's high currents that make you burn - and things that require you to make the circuit use very low voltage and miniscule current so you don't notice it.       A spark-plug has very high voltage and enough current to really hurt!

    If you're into engines, look at 'I Do Cars' and 'AgentJZ'  on youtube - lots to learn - if that comes easy then you're probably a visual person so reading books will be harder to comprehend..

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  • Is it normal for people on the spectrum to be smart at something that seems difficult to most people, but dumb at things that others find basic knowledge?

    You'll find that applies to everyone - ASD or NT - it's just you haven't had it explained in a way that makes sense to you.

    With electricity, it's all about current and voltage - high voltage will make you jump but it's high currents that make you burn - and things that require you to make the circuit use very low voltage and miniscule current so you don't notice it.       A spark-plug has very high voltage and enough current to really hurt!

    If you're into engines, look at 'I Do Cars' and 'AgentJZ'  on youtube - lots to learn - if that comes easy then you're probably a visual person so reading books will be harder to comprehend..

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