I don't think there is such a thing as a stereotypical NT or a stereotypical neuro-anything. I think everyone's brains are wired a little differently at least, otherwise how could you explain why everyone is good and bad at diiferent things? One neurotypical person may be exceptional at mathematics, be terrible at reading, and yet be very social. And then another neurotypical could be terrible at mathematics, an exceptional reader, and also be very social. However, by the time they leave school, their troubles in certain subjects will most likely not affect the way they communicate and understand other people, so they will fit in. As a person gets older, troubles in certain academic subjects will most likely not be noticeable by other people and the person will not be seen as "defective". However, if you are an autistic person who is exceptional at both reading and mathematics, but terrible socially, you will probably stand out a lot more. Social problems are a lot more noticeable because socializing is such a big part of culture.
09 May 2007, 9:00 am
