They spread a lot of knowledge and nuance in a short span of time, completed the task quickly, and connected to one another easily.12 However, when paired with non-Autistic conversation partners, Autistics were frequently misunderstood and not listened to. This study suggests that much of what researchers consider the “social deficits” of Autism aren’t really deficits at all; they’re just differences in our communication style that neurotypicals don’t adjust to.
