What is the difference between neurotypical and autistic?

Autism awareness: A movement about spreading awareness and acceptance of people on the autism spectrum. Neurotypical: A person who doesn’t display atypical thought patterns or behaviors. Stimming: Self-soothing, repetitive body movements which autistic people do in response to over-stimulation or emotional stress.

What is a neoneurotypical person?

Neurotypical people are those individuals who do not have a diagnosis of autism or any other intellectual or developmental difference. A neurotypical person is an individual who thinks, perceives, and behaves in ways that are considered to be “normal” by the general population.

Why is normal behavior seen as normal by people with autism?

And the only reason that neurotypical people’s behavior is seen as normal is because there are more neurotypicals than there are autistics. So next time you are thinking about a typical autistic behavior being weird, unacceptable, or pathological, remember that neurotypicals probably do a version of that same exact behavior.

Do neurotypicals mean what they say?

We say what we mean, we mean what we say, and we believe that neurotypicals mean what they say. On the flip side, neurotypicals don’t communicate clearly. They say one thing and mean another thing, and expect people to see through the lines and decode the true meaning of whatever they’re trying to say.

Why do people with autism have encyclopedic knowledge?

As a result of their special interests, strong focus, hyperfocus, and perseverance, people with ASD can have encyclopedic knowledge in a particular area, and tend to be autodidacts with a lot of self-acquired skills.

What is it like to be a neurotypical?

The Neurotypicals come across to Autistic people with the sensory hyposensitivity. From our perspective, Neurotypical behavior is so strange sometimes that it becomes hard to understand. And so Neurotypicality is not only seen in relation but is very much persuaded by our thinking or Autistic thinking.

What are some tips for people with autism who STIM?

Most people with autism have free floating physical anxiety even when we’re happy, and stimming helps keep that under control. If you notice that we’re moving around more than usual, go ahead and ask us if we need anything. Another helpful tip would be to turn down lights and any excess noise.