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Neurodivergent is absolutely not a synonym for autistic.

https://sherlocksflataffect.tumblr.com/post/121295972384/psa...

https://neuroqueer.com/neurodiversity-terms-and-definitions/

Thanks for the links - from the OP post "Neurotypical syndrome is a neurobiological disorder characterized by preoccupation with social concerns, delusions of superiority, and obsession with conformity." I know this is a gag, but I see things like this and think oh maybe I'm autistic but no, I have the same complaints autistic people have, I just call it deathly dull, who knows.

See also "Am I German or Autistic?", which despite the cheeky title, does a pretty good job showing the balance between cultural and mindset patterns and autism spectrum traits. https://german.millermanschool.com

Disappointing - it seems I'm neither German or Autistic, but normal, and yet my experience suggests otherwise

High level masking may be involved. "Non-autistic people don't spend time worrying if they are autistic." --sol smith.

Maybe, I do like trains, but apart from that...

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