How do neurotypicals think?

Interesting question. I know when I read something someone else has said, my husband can have a different understanding of what it says.

It seems to me too that they answer questions straight away whereas I have to reason possible outcomes and implications a lot of the time before answering. 

Homebird said:

It seems to me too that they answer questions straight away

Yes, I'm inclined to agree.

If I'm asked questions I find it can sometimes take me a few moments to process what is being asked. When I'm talking, people can often think I've finished because there can be a slight delay with my responses getting from my mind and then being vocalised.

If I'm communicating in a text-based format, it's not an issue. I can take time to digest what the other person is saying, and allow myself time to formulate a response.

Homebird said:

It seems to me too that they answer questions straight away

Yes, I'm inclined to agree.

If I'm asked questions I find it can sometimes take me a few moments to process what is being asked. When I'm talking, people can often think I've finished because there can be a slight delay with my responses getting from my mind and then being vocalised.

If I'm communicating in a text-based format, it's not an issue. I can take time to digest what the other person is saying, and allow myself time to formulate a response.

Homebird said:

seems to me too that they answer questions straight away whereas I have to reason possible outcomes

Yes answers may be given straight away but quite often they don't respond specifically to what was asked and/or go on and on and on and on and.....

I cant really cope with telephone calls at all. Unless im calling the bank or something, then I just put on my posh voice and act

Totally agree with texting as an easier option, I’ve practically stopped using a telephone for talking on. A text gives time to process it all, if there is too much it gives time to break to down and give a better answer.