Intelligence

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> I understand that NT are usually average intelligence.

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> That is some of what I understand about NT.

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> Jennie AS -not intending to mock, wanting to make a point...

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Jennie,

Your understanding may be misinformed.

Being NT does not make a person less intelligent

nor does being AS make you more intelligent.

AS, from what I have read is often associated

with an aptitude towards technical thinking.

My father was AS and my husband and many of his

family members are AS and I have experienced them

being very manipulative and less than forthcoming

at times. I think these are human traits

rather than AS or NT.

There are AS individuals who work as janitors

and NT persons who work as recognized scientists,

doctors and inventors.

Intelligence in my opinion is not the only

or necessarily the most important or

admirable trait an individual can possess.

I say average has it's place too.

Einstein was NT and is known for his kind heart

and sense of humor among other milestones.

A certain portion of his brain was found

to have been larger than average which some

believe may have contributed to his higher IQ.

Many Nobel prize winners have been NT and

some have had mental illnesses such

as schizophrenia. Each of us have amazing

capabilities along with short comings.

It is the shared human experience to

overcome these obstacles and along the way

isn't it nice when a hand is held out

when you stumble and fall?

In the end I find we are all seeking the

same basic thing. We all seem to benefit

and find comfort from acceptance, compassion

and understanding.

Those are my thoughts based on my experiences.

Enjoy the day!

~ K D