Introduction

[hackrabbit]

"Hi, my name is (deleted for privacy) and I'm a Neurotypical. In fact most of my friends are NT's. My family has only quite recently become aware of my condition. But fortunately they support me in this."Finding out you are an NT never is easy. But luckily there are those who know what it is like. With whom you can share thoughts and ideas on how

Comments

[gammatron]

I have a neurotypical friend. Is there anything I can do to help him fit into autistic society?

[hackrabbit]

Alas your friend may never completely fit into autistic society. It is a burden NTs have to live with every day. However they can be made aware of their condition, even to such levels that future contact for both parties will be highly enjoyable.
First and foremost it is necessary for your friend to be educated about his or her traits and behavior. E.g. direct him/her to one of the many links you may find in this community's info. Or recommend a good book dealing with the various aspects of this issue.

A neurotypical can only begin to understand by being made aware. It may take time and patience but even NTs can learn to live perfectly satisfying lives and prove to be of beneficial value, to both you yourself and society.

(As for sound, honest advice: talking might be a good way to start. However you may not feel like talking and your friend may not want to listen. Writing things down in such cases really comes in handy, as does the huge amount of literature available on this topic. Having them read about this may help, even if it

Suffering mild NT symptoms but on the road to recovery

[polyglotpedant]

I've recently become more aware of my own NT symptoms. Although I consider myself only mildly NT, it's clear that my NT tendencies seriously impair my functioning as an independent person. I am learning to come to terms with this disabling condition, with the help of my autistic son.

[downandup]

you guys have the definitons for neuro diversity and neuro typical totaly the wrong way round!
I am the ADHD representative for DANDA which is the Developmental ADULT Neuro diverse association.........
Lea
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Re: LMAO

[g4c9z]

Actually, I think neither group has a problem. They're just different, and sometimes diversity is good.

Just another slight to the Autistic community

[anonymous]

Do you people not realise this is just another slight to those of us who are on the Autistic spectrum? Or is it in fact a huge joke to you to belittle and ostracise a part of society that wants to be included?

Just wondering.

Re: Just another slight to the Autistic community

[hackrabbit]

Actually this community was formed for exactly the opposite reason: to take the behavior of neurotypicals, "those not on the spectrum", and in a jestful manner look at how it's wrong or not working for others. Followed by how it could be improved to the betterment of both those on and off the spectrum

[avaandava]

Affective Deprivation Disorder