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autistic venn diagrams

Peter
over 1 year ago

hi everyone,

i was just wondering if anyone was aware of the venn diagram between autism and the following things:

1) autism and veganism

2) autism and animal rights activism

2) autism and non-cisgendered gender identity

3) autism and queerness

i'm interested in the correlations/stats around this and any information about it that is out there.

thanks!

peter.

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hello Peter Wave

    1. Autism and Veganism: There's no existing scientific consensus or direct research to suggest a direct correlation between being vegan and being autistic. Autistic individuals, like non-autistic individuals, may choose a vegan lifestyle for various reasons, including ethical beliefs, health concerns, or personal preferences. Autistic individuals may also have certain dietary sensitivities or preferences, but these don't necessarily lead to veganism.

    2. Autism and Animal Rights Activism: As for a connection between autism and animal rights activism, it's not a widely studied area. Autistic individuals, like anyone else, have a range of interests and passions, and some might be drawn to animal rights activism. However, there is some anecdotal evidence and hypotheses that autistic individuals might feel a strong sense of empathy towards animals, perhaps due to shared experiences of sensory sensitivity or feeling misunderstood, which could lead them towards activism in this area.

    3. Autism and Non-Cisgendered Gender Identity: Some studies have found higher rates of gender diversity among autistic individuals compared to the general population. A review of scientific literature published in 2020 found that autistic individuals are more likely than non-autistic individuals to identify as transgender or gender-diverse. The reasons for this correlation aren't entirely clear, but it's thought to be due to a combination of genetic, hormonal, social, and environmental factors.

    4. Autism and Queerness: Similarly, some studies suggest a higher prevalence of LGBTQ+ identities among people with autism compared to the general population. This may be due to various factors, such as differences in social interaction and understanding, or it may be that autistic individuals are less influenced by social norms and thus more likely to recognize and express their true sexual orientation or gender identity.

    Remember that correlation does not imply causation, and every autistic individual is unique. These broad findings don't apply to everyone with autism. Also, the research in these areas is still developing, so our understanding may change as new studies are conducted.

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  • over 1 year ago

    Hello Peter Wave

    1. Autism and Veganism: There's no existing scientific consensus or direct research to suggest a direct correlation between being vegan and being autistic. Autistic individuals, like non-autistic individuals, may choose a vegan lifestyle for various reasons, including ethical beliefs, health concerns, or personal preferences. Autistic individuals may also have certain dietary sensitivities or preferences, but these don't necessarily lead to veganism.

    2. Autism and Animal Rights Activism: As for a connection between autism and animal rights activism, it's not a widely studied area. Autistic individuals, like anyone else, have a range of interests and passions, and some might be drawn to animal rights activism. However, there is some anecdotal evidence and hypotheses that autistic individuals might feel a strong sense of empathy towards animals, perhaps due to shared experiences of sensory sensitivity or feeling misunderstood, which could lead them towards activism in this area.

    3. Autism and Non-Cisgendered Gender Identity: Some studies have found higher rates of gender diversity among autistic individuals compared to the general population. A review of scientific literature published in 2020 found that autistic individuals are more likely than non-autistic individuals to identify as transgender or gender-diverse. The reasons for this correlation aren't entirely clear, but it's thought to be due to a combination of genetic, hormonal, social, and environmental factors.

    4. Autism and Queerness: Similarly, some studies suggest a higher prevalence of LGBTQ+ identities among people with autism compared to the general population. This may be due to various factors, such as differences in social interaction and understanding, or it may be that autistic individuals are less influenced by social norms and thus more likely to recognize and express their true sexual orientation or gender identity.

    Remember that correlation does not imply causation, and every autistic individual is unique. These broad findings don't apply to everyone with autism. Also, the research in these areas is still developing, so our understanding may change as new studies are conducted.

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