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Jack Valentino

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2. While those who suffer from autism have a handicap,

Reply to Quixote1818 (Original post)

Thu Sep 25, 2025, 11:11 PM

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it has also been shown that some of them can demonstrate 'genius'
beyond that which most of us normal morals are capable...

Perhaps that is their 'compensation'....

As for the individuals noted in your post,
I can't argue against your supposition one way or the other.

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Nine Historical Figures With Autism [View all] Quixote1818 Thursday OP

Were these nine autistic? Staph Thursday #1

While those who suffer from autism have a handicap, Jack Valentino Thursday #2

Autism only gets diagnosed if it affects the ability to function in society. haele Thursday #3

The issue I see is severe autism. Poor kids and no w adults literally can't function. Melon Friday #4

It was definitely a handicap for me that could have killed me. hunter Friday #5

My partner's son... róisín_dubh Friday #6

KnR to read in full later Hekate Friday #7