Child of the Universe wrote:
My IQ is in the 99th percentile (according to a test when I was 10) and I learned calculus, multivariable calculus, and differential equations at age 12. I also know 300 digits of pi.
It's a blessing and a curse, I would agree, especially on top of being autistic. It gives me two things to hide from The Humans, as I call them. Although I would relate my giftedness with my autism, since it allows me to focus and makes memorizing numbers a lot easier. I am also naturally a mathematically and patterns focused thinker, which could be related to autism.
I used to be obsessed with comparing myself to others in terms of intelligence, but I gave up on it eventually because it was awful for my self esteem and everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. I would argue that I got lucky to have academic special interests, and other autistic people are thought of as not gifted even though they have equal aptitude in something that isn't academic, like art for example.
I also don't like the entire concept of IQ, since IQ tests on their own can be kind of ableist. Learning disabilities can affect IQ score when someone is still intelligent, for example, and even people with intellectual disabilities can be very skilled in certain areas. And even if they aren't, they can still be good people.
Also, a quick question about your signature. If you are 14, you can't technically be diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder (psychopathy) since you cannot have a personality disorder under the age of 18 according to the DSM-V.
Hello! I empathize with you greatly. I'm also autistic and fall under the category of "intellectually gifted" (IQ above 99 percentile). Gosh, I don't think I could fully explain to anyone how much of a curse it can be (even though sometimes it is a true gift).
I'm still in my teenage years, so I don't know if it will ever get better. I say this to you because I surmise you would understand. I can't really tell others I'm above the 99th percentile without appearing narcissistic, and I have nobody else to relate to.
I'm probably not as smart as you, though. Well done with the math! I like languages the way you like math.