Autism is not the same as high sensitivity; these two concepts are frequently confused. High sensitivity is a temperament dimension and varies in degree, affecting roughly 30% of the population. It is marked by heightened susceptibility, influencing how individuals respond to environments, both positive and negative. In contrast, autism is a distinct neurotype, either present or absent in individuals. The ongoing debate about these terms often lacks scientific grounding and leads to significant misconceptions in the public discourse surrounding them.
Autism and high sensitivity are distinct phenomena, where high sensitivity is a dimension of temperament and autism is a distinct neurotype.
High sensitivity is a biologically based trait, existing on a continuum, whereas autism is binary, present or absent.
Sensitivity is a marker for susceptibility; individuals with high sensitivity are more affected by their environments, thriving in positive situations.
Public discourse on sensitive phenomena often lacks nuance and scientific grounding, leading to misconceptions in pop psychology.
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